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This 15-minute, self-test can be completed in the comfort and privacy of your own home. The rapid test is recommended for ages 15 years and older and is done by inserting a 1/2 to 3/4 inch of sample, non-invasive nasal swab .
In July, the Food and Drug Administration extended the shelf-life of at-home COVID tests from six months to a year. How do you know if your COVID test is expired? According to, the expiration dates is set at the end of the product’s shelf life, which is “determined by how long the test should work as expected and is measured from the date the test was manufactured.”
The FDA notes that the expiration date “may be extended” in some cases, but only after the “manufacturer provides data showing that the shelf-life is longer than was known when the test was first authorized.” With fall right around the corner and flu season not too far behind, there could be an uptick in COVID cases by winter. When should you take an at-home COVID test? Thethat you test immediately if you have symptoms. If you have been exposed to COVID, but might not have symptoms, the CDC recommends testing at least five days after exposure.
For those attending large gatherings or events that require testing , the CDC advises that you take the test immediately before a gathering or close the time of the event.
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