Know about Various Home Tests to detect Covid-19

Read further to know about the different types of Covid-19 detection tests which could be administered at home.

We all are very well aware of the fact that Covid-19 is a highly communicable viral infection which is taking a toll on human life with its new mutated versions. In such a scenario, it has been advised by the government and the health authorities to stay at home for the maximum safety of self and our loved ones. However, there are some tests that could be administered at home to detect Covid-19. 

Symptoms 

Some common symptoms of the infection are:

- fatigue

- fever

- sudden loss of taste, smell, or both

- cough

- difficulty breathing

- body or muscle aches

- headache

- sore throat

- runny nose

- congestion

List of Tests 

LetsGetChecked Coronavirus Test (COVID-19)

Best for: nasal testing

Type of test: lower nasal swab

Number of tests: one

Results time: within 1–3 days after receiving the sample

Price: $109 

Everlywell COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit DTC

Best for: free consultation

Type of test: lower nasal swab

Number of tests: one

Results time: within 1–3 days from receiving the sample

Price: $109 

Picture by Fulgent Genetics COVID-19 test

Best for: fast shipping

Test type: nasal swab

Number of tests: one

Results time: within 2 days after receiving the sample

Price: $119 

Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test at Walmart

Best for: fast results

Test type: nasal swab

Number of tests: two

Results time: 20 minutes

Price: $19.88 

Pixel by Labcorp COVID-19 Test

Best for: free test for those with COVID-19 symptoms

Test type: nasal swab

Number of tests: one

Results time: 1–2 days after receiving the sample

Price: free for those with COVID-19 symptoms, or $119