Food and Drug Administration has authorized another extension of expiration dates for the BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests. The extended expiration dates can be found in the charts provided by Abbott for the BinaxNOW Traditional tests(i.e., clinical tests) and the BinaxNOW Home tests. In order to find the new expiration date, you must identify the lot… Continue reading COVID-19 Testing Novel Coronavirus COVID-19
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COVID-19 Testing Novel Coronavirus COVID-19
VDH has partnered with Walgreens Pharmacy to offer free COVID-19 antigen tests at many stores across the state. Rapid tests are most effective one to five days after symptoms start. Negative results may need to be confirmed with a PCR test. In both the rapid test and PCR test, samples are collected using a nasal… Continue reading COVID-19 Testing Novel Coronavirus COVID-19