The Best At-Home COVID-19 Testing Kits to Use Ahead of the Holidays
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While Covid-19 is not the disruptive force it once was, the virus is on the rise again as more people are gathering with their families and friends indoors for the holidays.
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Ahead of an upcoming surge — one that will likely mirror the one we saw throughout this past December and January — it’s important to have at-home tests at the ready to make sure you’re partaking in your holiday festivities safely.
You can still stock up on these rapid testing kits below — just keep in mind that at-home kits only offer up to 85% accuracy. See the CDC’s official guidelines for COVID-19 testing here.
i-Health Antigen Rapid Test
This 15-minute rapid test is a #1 bestseller on Amazon and is FDA-authorized for detecting COVID-19, including new strains and variants. Plus, the two-test kit comes with access to their iHealth Test app which offers step-by-step instructions for at-home testing and allows the administrator to track and monitor group results.
iHealth Rapid Antigen Test $17.98
BinaxNOW Covid-19 Rapid Self-Test
Binax is known to offer one of the most accurate rapid readings, having received FDA emergency use authorization for self-testing, so there’s no need to ship samples to a lab or healthcare provider. Although Walgreens is no longer offering same-day delivery, you can have it shipped in 3-5 business days or schedule a pick-up if a nearby store has any in stock.
QuickVue At-Home Covid Test
The FDA-approved QuickVue provides results in 10 minutes for those looking to leave the house in a hurry while still feeling safe. The kit includes two individually wrapped sterile foam swabs meant for one user to test twice over the course of three days for increased accuracy.
On/Go Rapid Antigen Self-Test (12% Off)
This is a smart purchase if you want to stock up as rapids continue to sell out fast online. The two-pack option goes for $24.99 but On/Go also offers a 40-pack for $499 to last you throughout the entire season. The FDA-authorized antigen test has a 95% accuracy rate, with results in 10 minutes. Plus, you can track your test history and share your results on the On/Go app.
On/Go Rapid Antigen Self-Test $19.99
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