CVS now carries a home COVID test that is affordable! The test is made by Abbott Pharmaceuticals and is called BINAX. It costs $23.99 and provides results in 15 minutes.
It seems that the kits are flying off the shelves, however. Before running out to the store, check online if there is a CVS near you that has it in stock.
The test is not FDA approved but has been given Emergency Use Authorization to be sold.
It test for a protein on the surface of the virus and has performed well in the small studies thus far.
The kit contains 2 tests that should be done twice within 3 days (36 hours apart at least).
Just remember that if you test negative on the Binax test but have COVID symptoms or recent exposure, you should notify your doctor and go for a molecular PCR test.
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