FDA approves 1st flu and COVID-19 combo home test
FDA authorizes 1st over-the-counter combo flu and COVID test outside of emergency use
The FDA has authorized the first over-the-counter combination COVID-19 and flu test outside of emergency use, which delivers results at home in about 15 minutes.
FDA Authorizes Marketing of First Home Flu and COVID-19 Combination Test Outside of Emergency Use Authorities
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted marketing authorization for the Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test. The test, authorized for use without a prescription, is for use by individuals experiencing respiratory symptoms and uses a nasal swab sample to deliver at-home results in approximately 15 minutes for COVID-19 and influenza (flu).
FDA approves first flu and COVID-19 combo home test
The authorization allows individuals to purchase the test over the counter without a prescription. The home test, which checks for the flu and the COVID-19 virus, uses a swab to collect a sample from the nose and gives results in about 15 minutes.
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