How to Get an At-Home COVID-19 Test
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Order Four (4) free at-home COVID-19 tests available for U.S. households through the federal government at COVID.gov/tests.
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Buy tests online or in pharmacies and retail stores. Private health insurance may reimburse the cost of purchasing self-tests. Visit FDA’s website for a list of authorized tests.
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Contact your local health department to find out about the availability of free tests.
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If you’re not able to obtain a self-test when you need it, you might also visit a community testing site, or contact a healthcare provider for more options.
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Tests are NOT free at Valley View Health Center.
How to Use an At-Home COVID-19 Test
Read the complete manufacturer’s instructions for use before using the test.
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Wash your hands before and after you collect a nasal specimen for your test.
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To use an at-home test, you will collect a nasal specimen and then test that specimen.
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If you do not follow the manufacturer’s instructions, your test result may be incorrect.
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The manufacturer may have extended the expiration date for your self-test. Please check the manufacturer’s website to confirm the expiration date, if needed.
