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    Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, accurate COVID-19 testing has been an important step to tracking and limiting the spread of the virus. President Joe Biden even announced on December 2 that individuals with private insurance will be reimbursed for their purchases of at-home COVID tests, relieving some of the financial burden associated with the increase in cases.

    While getting a COVID test used to require scheduling an appointment or waiting in line at a lab or pharmacy, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for a handful of at-home kits. This allows people to self-administer certain tests and either read the results at home or send the samples directly to a lab.

    The emergency authorization means these tests have met standards set by the FDA during public health emergencies and are authorized for at-home use when necessary. Though in-person testing is still recommended whenever possible (and required for international travel), at-home rapid tests are an additional measure you can take to see if you've been exposed to the virus.

    Are At-Home Rapid Tests Accurate?

    According to Yale Medicine, the most accurate way to detect an active coronavirus infection is through an FDA-authorized PCR test (also known as a molecular test), which uses a nasal swab or saliva sample to identify COVID-19 genetic material. Since PCR tests require trained lab technicians to read the results, at-home PCR test samples need to be submitted to an authorized lab for testing. However, you can still purchase these types of COVID tests online, self-administer them in your home, and then mail your sample in without having to visit a facility.

    PCR tests aren't the only coronavirus testing option. FDA-authorized rapid antigen tests are faster, easier to administer, and still tend to have accurate results. With a rapid test, you self-administer a nasal swab, follow the kit's instructions for running the test, and then read your own results in as little as 10 minutes without having to mail in your sample.

    "Home tests are fairly accurate when it comes to symptomatic individuals trying to see what they may be sick with," infectious disease expert Amesh A. Adalja, MD, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, told Health in August.

    It's important to note that not all at-home COVID test kits have been authorized by the FDA—only a select few meet the requirements for emergency use authorization. Because a false positive or negative test result can lead to misdiagnosis and cause a delay in appropriately treating someone's symptoms, it's essential that you only use FDA-authorized tests. Stay up to date on the most recent EUAs and guidelines by visiting the FDA's website.

    Where to Buy an At-Home COVID-19 Test

    You can purchase at-home COVID-19 test kits in person or online from pharmacies and retail stores like CVS, Walgreens, and even on Amazon. The tests are designed to detect whether or not you have an active coronavirus infection and show your results in 30 minutes or less. Scroll down to buy some of the at-home COVID tests that were granted emergency authorization from the FDA.

    Get easy-to-read digital results with this at-home PCR test from EverlyWell. After purchasing a test kit, you'll register your unique kit ID online, then self-collect a nasal swab sample (must be completed Monday through Friday and shipped out the same day). The kit comes with detailed instructions to help you correctly administer the test, including how to mail back your sample and tips for making sure your test isn't rejected. EverlyWell will digitally send a personalized report of your test results within 48 hours of the lab receiving your sample. If you test positive, the brand offers afree telehealth consultation to walk you through next steps.

    As the first FDA-authorized molecular home test available, the Lucira Check It test kit offers results in 30 minutes without you needing to send your sample to a lab. According to the manufacturers, this molecular test is 98% accurate, rivaling a PCR test's accuracy while offering the quick results and convenience of a rapid antigen test. The Lucira Check It test displays positive and negative results on a small device that will light up, making it easy to accurately read your test results.

    This nasal swab PCR test from Amazon allows you to self-collect a sample and receive quick results from a laboratory. First, register your kit at AmazonDX.com, then take the test and drop off your sample at a UPS location the same day (your test kit will come with a prepaid shipping label). The test will be processed at Amazon's laboratory, which is accredited by the College of American Pathologists and properly certified in accordance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments. You'll be able to see your test results in as little as 24 hours. According to Amazon, this at-home PCR test "meets requirements for testing when traveling within the US (except Hawaii) and when traveling from the US to many international locations," but the manufacturer also recommends checking the CDC's travel guidelines and paying close attention to any required timelines for receiving your test results.

    Authorized by the FDA for at-home use in November, the iHealth at-home COVID antigen test comes with two nasal swabs, test cassettes, fluid vials, and vial caps. Individuals ages 14 and older can self-administer this test, and adults can administer it to children as young as 2 years old. For the test, you'll follow the included instructions to swab your nose, mix the solution, and squeeze a few drops of the solution onto the testing tray. Your results will be ready to view in as little as 15 minutes.

     

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