Abbott BinaxNOW™ COVID‐19 Antigen Self Test - 2 Test Kit

This test does NOT meet the CDC testing requirements to enter the U.S. when returning from a trip abroad. A simple solution for COVID-19 infection detection, with rapid results in the convenience of your home. However, this test has received FDA Emergency Use Authorization for self-testing without the need to ship samples to a lab, or obtain a prescription from your healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions:

-Will this Test Hurt? No, when the foam end of the swab is inserted, the nasal swab is not sharp and it should not hurt. Sometimes the swab can feel slightly uncomfortable or tickly. If you feel pain, please stop the test and seek advice from a healthcare provider.

-What is the Difference Between an Antigen and Molecular Test? There are different kinds of tests for COVID-19. Molecular tests (also known as PCR tests) detect genetic material from the virus. Antigen tests detect proteins from the virus. Antigen tests are very specific for the virus but are not as sensitive as molecular tests. This means that a positive result tends to be reliable, but a negative result does not rule out infection. If your test result is negative, you should discuss with your healthcare provider whether an additional molecular test would help with your care, and when you should discontinue home isolation.

-What ages is the test approved for use? The test is indicated for all people aged 15 years or older and for children as young as two years old when samples are collected by an adult.

-Will my insurance reimburse this? The test is available for a low cost, over-the-counter without a prescription and is not currently covered by insurance.

-Will this test tell me if I have been infected with COVID-19 in the past? No, this is an antigen test that only detects an active infection. Antibody tests can detect past infections.

-Can I use this test to meet travel requirements for testing? No, this is for personal use only and doesn’t provide a documented test result that you can display when traveling. For a documented test result the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test may be a better choice. Combined with the NAVICA App and with a negative result, you will have a digital result that may meet travel requirements.

-Does the product expire? How long is it good for? Each product box has an expiration date and should not be used after that date.

-Does this test detect the new variants? Abbott is intently monitoring the mutations of COVID so we can ensure our tests can detect them, as we do with many viruses. We have conducted a thorough analysis of known variants that we’ve been able to study, and we are confident that our tests remain effective at identifying these strains. It is highly likely that future COVID-19 strains will remain detectable because our tests – and most other COVID-19 tests – look for parts of the virus that are crucial for the virus’ survival and therefore less subject to mutation.

-Should people who were vaccinated use this test? BinaxNOW will be a key tool alongside vaccination as we get back to life. We don’t yet know how long the vaccine confers immunity for and how variants will evolve.

-Do I need a prescription or a doctor’s note to purchase the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test Kit? No prescription is required.

This item is HSA/FSA eligible.

This test is packaged with 2 tests per box, is indicated to test yourself twice within 3 days, with at least 36 hours between tests.

AN OVER-THE-COUNTER TEST FOR COVID-19 INFECTION DETECTION -Detects active COVID-19 infection -This test is for personal use and does NOT meet CDC testing requirements for re-entry into the U.S. after travel abroad -Get results in 15 minutes -Follow illustrated step-by-step instructions -Perform simple test procedure using a minimally invasive nasal swab -Know your result now, without the need to wait for results from your healthcare provider

By testing more frequently, known as serial testing, you may detect COVID-19 more quickly and reduce spread of infection.

Warnings

The BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Antigen Self Test has not been FDA cleared or approved. It has been authorized by the FDA under an emergency use authorization. It has been authorized only for the detection of proteins from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens, and is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. §360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or authorization is revoked sooner. BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test should be performed twice in 3 days, at least 36 hours apart. © 2021 Abbott. All rights reserved.

SKU811877011408

Return PolicyThis item can be returned

Product Size2.00 CT

Product Weight0.22 LB