May 17, 2021 – Quidel Corporation (San Diego, CA) announced that its non-prescription QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test is now available in the United States to consumers for online order through Amazon.
The QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test allows consumers to perform the test themselves without a doctor’s prescription and get results in 10 minutes from nasal swab samples.
The QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test shows excellent performance, with positive results agreeing with PCR 83.5% of the time, and negative results agreeing 99.2% of the time, delivering confidence to individuals running the test and helping to prevent asymptomatic virus spread, the company said.
A 2-pack COVID test is currently available for sale on Amazon for $24.95 with free shipping.
The QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test is only for use under the Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization.