FDA approves first rapid at-home test for virus
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(Worthy News) – The Food and Drug Administration approved the first at-home test for the coronavirus, allowing people to self-collect a swab and get results in 30 minutes to determine if they are positive and need to isolate themselves from society.
The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit, a molecular diagnostic, requires a prescription.
As the company scales up production, it will initially be available for on-site use at specific health centers and health care networks that can prescribe it for home use. [ Source: Washington Times (Read More…) ]
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