COVID Rapid Test Kits
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Home (OTC) COVID Rapid Tests
Rapid tests available Over The Counter. Home self-test kits in stock! -
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Lab/Clinical COVID Rapid Tests
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Combo Tests
Combination tests to test patients for Influenza A/B and COVID-19. Now available from Code 1 Supply!
Basic Test /Infection Information
We carry innovative next generation rapid test kits for accurate, low-cost, high volume COVID-19 diagnostics.
The FDA endorsed three types of tests for diagnosing COVID-19 — PCR, molecular/antigen and antibody/serology. There are some new diagnostic rapid test kits available with different methods and benefits at Code 1 Supply!
COVID-19 Tests That Detect Antibodies
Serology/Antibody Tests – Tests that detect antibodies (e.g., IgM, IgG) to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Serology/antibody tests cannot be used to diagnose a current infection, but can confirm a current or past infection. Surveillance testing with these types of tests is popular due to the reduced cost of the tests.
Commercially manufactured antibody tests check for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in individuals and are available through healthcare providers and commercial laboratories. CDC is evaluating the performance of these tests in collaboration with the following federal organizations:
- Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- National Institutes of Health
- Department of Defense
- White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Results from the initial federal evaluation are included in FDA’s EUA Authorized Serology Test Performance external icon and will be updated as more tests are evaluated.
Diagnostic Tests – Tests that detect parts of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and can be used to diagnose infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. These include molecular tests and antigen tests.
– Rapid test kits for COVID-19, point-of-care diagnostic test kits use a mucus sample from the nose/throat or blood but can be analyzed at the doctor’s office or clinic where the sample is collected, and results may be available in minutes. These may be molecular or antigen tests.
– At-home sample collection devices are prescribed by a doctor but allow the patient to collect the sample at home and send it directly to the laboratory for evaluation.
– Saliva COVID-19 tests allow a patient to spit into a tube rather than get their nose or throat swabbed. Saliva tests may be more comfortable for some people and may be safer for health care workers who can be farther away during the sample collection.
The FDA issued the emergency use authorization (EUA) for some Coronavirus diagnostic devices, like rapid on-site testing kits that are listed here.
Check out our catalog of Covid tests
Code 1 Supply offers a variety of SARS-CoV-2 rapid test kits in our catalog, but they are all designed for professional use or for research purposes. As you probably know, all COVID-19 rapid tests are not approved by the FDA, some are only allowed for use in the Emergency Use Authorization procedure.
Covid At Home Tests
Current infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be detected through analyzing nasal or oral swabs. Testing for viruses can be broken down into two categories: nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) and antigen testing. There are situations in which one kind of test might be suggested over another. The guidelines set forth by the FDA must be adhered to during all testing.
Natural antigen detection tests (NAATs), like polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based testing, are often carried out in a controlled laboratory setting. They are the gold standard for diagnosing health and illness. Viral genetic material can be detected by these tests for up to 90 days following a positive result. You should not use a NAAT if you have tested positive within the last 90 days.
The turnaround time for antigen tests* is only 15-30 minutes. They are not as accurate as NAATs, especially for symptom-free individuals. When testing for infection, a single negative antigen result does not provide definitive proof that infection does not exist. In the event of a negative antigen test, it is recommended to retest at least one more 48 hours later (known as serial testing). For the sake of certainty, a second NAAT may be recommended after an initial antigen test.
Self-tests, often called at-home tests, are typically antigen tests that can be taken without traveling to a clinical laboratory. Test as often as the manufacturer or the Food and Drug Administration advises. Possessing a history of negative test results for the virus that causes COVID-19 strengthens one's conviction that they are not afflicted with it.
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-Gerard P.Had exactly what I was looking for and at a great price. I was provided with a tracking number and received the rapid tests within 4 days of ordering (Arizona). Quality is excellent. Definitely would buy from Code 1 Supply again.
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