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During the early stages of the pandemic, we helped pioneer the technology used on the frontlines to test for COVID-19.
Now that same technology is available to you in a convenient at-home testing kit.
Reliable COVID-19 results
in just 15 minutes.
The same technology doctors use to test for COVID-19.
Detects multiple variants.
During the early stages of the pandemic, we helped pioneer the technology used on the frontlines to test for COVID-19.
Now that same technology is available to you in a convenient at-home testing kit.
![]() | Reliable COVID-19 results in just 15 minutes. |
![]() | The same technology doctors use to test for COVID-19. |
![]() | Detects multiple variants. |
You don’t need to be a doctor to figure out the same technology doctors use to test for COVID-19.
Watch this video to see how the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Self Test goes down.
Open the test card and apply six drops to the top hole only.
Give both nostrils a shallow swab for about 15 seconds on each side. Big circles – no spinning!
Stick the swab through the bottom hole into the top hole. Turn the swab to the right clockwise 3x. Fold the card – it should look like a lollipop when you’re done.
Wait 15 minutes to see your reliable COVID-19 results.
Rapid tests are essential tools to help diagnose what’s behind your symptoms, so you can treat earlier and get well sooner. Understand the differences between rapid molecular tests and at home COVID-19 antigen self tests.
This program will teach you about rapid tests and how they can quickly identify illnesses like the flu, COVID-19, RSV, and strep throat. Rapid testing can help you get treated earlier and get well sooner.
Learn about respiratory illnesses and the newer advanced test technology that offers fast and accurate results. Knowing now means you’ll be treated earlier which can help you get well sooner.
Only available in the US. Terms of Sale.
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 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.
*1H 2023 Nielsen Test Sales Market Data on file
**Abbott conducted a computational analysis of the detection of multiple SARS-COV-2 strains, including the OMICRON variant, and predicts no impact in the performance of our BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test.
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