Home self-testing is an important part of efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic. Home tests can be used as an alternative to visiting a doctor’s office to confirm infection in people experiencing symptoms. However, many people who become infected with SARS-CoV-2 do not experience symptoms of COVID-19. Home tests can also be used to monitor for asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections. This type of screening can be used as a precaution when planning events like travel or family gatherings.

The home Coronavirus Test should be used if:

• You are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 like fever, cough, or shortness of breath (test immediately)
• You were exposed to someone who has COVID-19 (test at least 5 days after your exposure)
• You are planning to attend an indoor event or gathering, especially if attendees will include vulnerable individuals (test as close to the event as possible)

Our Coronavirus Test uses a gentle lower nasal swab collected by you at home. You send the sample back to our lab using the provided FedEx next-day air return shipping label. In our lab, your sample is analyzed using the gold standard molecular testing (RT-PCR/TMA) to confirm the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. This is the same type of testing that is used by medical providers and is very reliable. You should receive your result within 24 to 72 hours of your sample being received in our laboratory.