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Finally: a fast, proven and trusted COVID-19 antigen test that is readily available to the public, over-the-counter at retailers across the country. Simply purchase the BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Antigen Self Test at a retail store near you; then, perform the test with a simple nasal swab in the comfort and convenience of your home, with results in 15 minutes.
This test is packaged with two tests per box so you can test yourself twice within 3 days, with at least 36 hours between tests. By testing more frequently, known as serial testing, you may detect COVID-19 more quickly and reduce spread of infection.
We are expanding to additional retail locations, so check back for updates.
This test does NOT meet the CDC testing requirements to enter the U.S. when returning from a trip abroad.
Available under FDA Emergency Use Authorization. Only available in the US. Terms of Sale.
Buy the test kit (contains 2 tests) at your local retailer
Complete your test, or help others administer if they require assistance
Wait 15-minutes and view the results
Test again within three days (with at least 36 hours between tests)
The BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test is currently only for personal use and does not provide a record of test or result. Results are visually read on the test 15 minutes after the test is performed but should not be read after 30 minutes.
Individuals should provide all results obtained with this product to their healthcare provider for public health reporting. If you receive a positive COVID-19 test result, you should consult with your healthcare provider and follow CDC guidelines, in addition to quarantining yourself.
The BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test does not currently pair with the NAVICA app. If you are interested in a sharable digital COVID-19 result, the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Home Test may be a good fit. Visit BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test page to learn more about this test and how you can purchase through collaboration with eMed.
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.
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 accurate, 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.
Based on the interim results of a clinical study where the BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Antigen Self Test was compared to an FDA authorized high sensitivity SARS-CoV-2 test, BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test correctly identified 84.6% of positive specimens and 98.5% of negative specimens.
The BinaxNOW COVID-19 Self Test is identical to the professional-use test, used since August 2020, bringing the most studied and widely used rapid antigen test to retail shelves across the country.
Sensitivity refers to a test's ability to designate an individual with disease as positive. Specificity of a test is its ability to designate an individual who does not have a disease as negative.
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.
The test is available for a low cost, over-the-counter without a prescription and is not currently covered by insurance.
No, this is an antigen test that only detects an active infection. Antibody tests can detect past infections.
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. This test is offered by eMed.
Each product box has an expiration date and should not be used after that date.
Yes, you will need a timer/watch and it is recommended that gloves are worn during testing.
COVID-19 Serial testing is when one person tests themselves multiple times for COVID-19 on a routine basis, such as every day or every other day. By testing more frequently, you may detect COVID-19 more quickly and reduce spread of infection.
If your first test is negative, you should test again within 3 days, with at least 36 hours between tests. If your first or second test is positive, then proteins from the virus that causes COVID-19 have been found in your specimen and you likely have COVID-19.
If you test positive with the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test, you should self-isolate and seek follow-up care with your healthcare provider to determine the next steps you should take. You may need additional testing, depending on your personal health history and other factors.
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.
This video will show you how to use the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test.
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 SARSCoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens, and are 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.
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