How To Best Test Yourself With FDA and EUA Approved Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Tests Available At CovCare

One of the four Antigen Rapid Tests carried by CovCare, BinaxNOW can be used to detect active infection, with or without symptoms, and offers results in just 15 minutes.

When it comes to at-home rapid test kits, CovCare has you covered with a wide selection of Antigen Rapid Tests that are both FDA and EUA approved and offer immediate results. 

During the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, getting a Covid-19 test entailed scheduling an appointment at a testing site, a health care center, or a laboratory. In each case, it could take days to receive test results. But now thanks to Antigen Rapid Tests, tests can be administered in the comfort of your own home and results can be available in 15 minutes or less. 

Here are the four Antigen Rapid Tests available at CovCare and product knowledge points to help you select your at-home rapid test kit. 

iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test 

iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test is the simplest way to detect SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigen. It only takes 4 steps and 15 minutes to complete the test. The test is also non-invasive. You won't need to collect a sample from deep in your nasal cavity to get accurate results. Not only is the iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test easy and non-invasive, each box comes with two tests.  The test has a highly-absorbent swab that is individually sealed to help prevent contamination so you can view the results of your in-home test with confidence.

• Rapid results within 15 minutes.

• Two rapid antigen tests per box.

• No lab equipment or additional instruments required.

• Anterior nares swab specimen collection

• For ages 2 and above

• Detects SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigen via a lateral flow assay.

• FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)

• Manage Group Testing Via iHealth Test Mobile App

BinaxNOW Covid-19 Antigen Self-Test 

Discover the fast, proven, and trusted COVID-19 Antigen Test that is readily available over-the-counter at retailers across the country and with CovCare. Purchase the BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test and perform the test with a simple nasal swab in the comfort and convenience of your home. BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test from Abbott can be used to detect active infection, with or without symptoms. This rapid-result test is for personal use. See results in just 15 minutes. The box includes 2 tests that are indicated for serial testing—test yourself twice within 3 days, at least 36 hours apart.

• Detects active COVID-19 infection.

• Detects multiple strains, including DELTA and OMICRON variants.

• Results in 15 minutes.

• Easy to follow illustrated step-by-step instructions.

• Requires a minimally invasive nasal swab sample.

• Instant results, without waiting for results from your healthcare provider.

• Each kit contains two test cards to test twice within 3 days.

• Compatible with the NAVICA app to capture results for self reporting

CareStart COVID-19 Antigen Test

The CareStart™ COVID-19 Antigen Test by AccessBio is a lateral flow immunochromatographic assay for the detection of extracted nucleocapsid protein antigens specific to SARS-CoV-2 in anterior nares swab specimens directly collected from symptomatic individuals who are suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider. As an intended point-of-care (POC) designated test performed by medical professionals with a 10 minutes processing time, CareStart™ COVID-19 Antigen Test helps provide critical answers about active infections to patients and healthcare workers alike.

• Rapid results within 10 minutes

• No lab equipment or additional instruments required.

• Anterior nares swab specimen collection

• Designated as a CLIA waived test.

• FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)

• Detects SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigen via a lateral flow assay.

• Manufactured in the U.S. by a U.S. headquartered company

Flowflex Covid-19 Antigen Self-Test

One of the newest additions to the growing list of tests that can be used at home without a prescription, the Flowflex™ Covid-19 Antigen Home Test from Acon Laboratories offers the chance to determine your family’s Covid-19 status, regardless if symptoms are present or not. Unlike some other at-home tests, there’s no need to retest a couple of days after the 1st test with Flowflex. 

• Easy-to-use nasal swab test

• Requires just 1 test

• Can be used to test children as young as 2 years old

• For use with and without COVID-19 symptoms

• Accurate results in 15 minutes

• No need to send off to a lab to obtain results

• Compact packaging for “On-The-Go” testing

From iHealth, to BinaxNow, Care Start, and Flowflex, at-home rapid tests have shown to be a very powerful and useful tool in the on-going battle against the coronavirus and its latest variants. 

Get yours today at CovCare.