The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first at-home antigen test for COVID-19 that will be available for over the counter purchase. The rapid lateral flow test is authorized for use ...

The Food and Drug Administration is making it easier for people to simultaneously test themselves for COVID-19 and the flu at home. The agency this week authorized the Healgen Scientific's Rapid Check ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some households that ordered the COVID-19 antigen tests have expressed concern about receiving kits nearing their expiration date.

The FDA has issued its first emergency use authorization for a COVID-19 molecular diagnostic test that does not require a prescription and can be used at home. Developed by Cue Health, the Cue ...

While many respiratory viruses — including COVID-19, RSV and influenza — circulate year-round in California, they are typically more active between October and March, according to the California ...

Developers of COVID-19 diagnostic tests designed for at-home and over-the-counter use have a new template they can use to submit emergency use authorization (EUA) requests to the US Food and Drug ...

Two types of COVID-19 tests, the rapid antigen test and the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, are available in the United States. The PCR typically relies on lab testing and is still considered ...

Medicare Part B covers COVID-19 tests when conducted in laboratories. Part A may cover lab tests if needed in hospital or skilled nursing facility settings. Since 2023, Medicare has no longer covered ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Food and Drug Administration is making it easier for people to simultaneously test themselves for COVID-19 and the flu at home ...