ID NOW™ is significantly faster than other molecular methods and more accurate than conventional rapid tests. Our unique isothermal nucleic acid amplification technology provides molecular results in just minutes, allowing your clinician to make effective clinical decisions sooner, including how to treat your symptoms so you can get well faster.1-4
ID NOW gives your clinician confidence to make treatment decisions sooner, so you can get well faster.
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Learn how Abbott utilizes unique isothermal nucleic acid amplification technology.
Your clinician takes a sample by swabbing the inside of your nose or throat.
ID NOW examines the sample, looking for the DNA or RNA of the virus or bacteria. All viruses and bacteria have their own unique DNA or RNA that carry their genetic information.
ID NOW multiplies RNA or DNA of sample from a few target molecules up to a billion in a matter of minutes.
In 15 minutes or less, your clinician can tell whether or not you have an infection.
ID NOW is significantly faster than other molecular methods and more accurate than conventional rapid tests.1-4
When you or someone you care about is sick and you seek treatment, a test is often used to figure out what is going on inside of you. Learn about respiratory illnesses and the newer advanced test technology that offers faster time to test results. Knowing now means you’ll be treated earlier which can help you get well sooner.
Find out more about how rapid molecular testing works with our Patient Learning Series (PALS).
Learn about why you need a COVID-19 test and the types of COVID-19 tests, including the difference between molecular tests.
From corner pharmacies to local urgent care clinics, our rapid respiratory test products are widely available. Learn more about the different rapid testing products developed by Abbott.
The ID NOW™ COVID-19 product has not been FDA cleared or approved. It has been authorized by the FDA under an emergency use authorization for use by authorized laboratories and patient care settings. The test has been authorized only for the detection of nucleic acid 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 diagnostic tests for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the authorization is terminated or revoked sooner.
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