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• What is the Lucira COVID-19 Test Kit?

  The Lucira COVID-19 Test Kit is the first and only single-use PCR-quality test offered directly to consumers. This self-collection molecular test provides results within 30 minutes. The Lucira Check It COVID-19 Test Kit comes with everything needed to perform a single COVID19 test. The test is FDA-authorized under an Emergency Use Authorization.

• How does the Lucira COVID-19 Test Kit work?

  The Lucira Check It COVID-10 Test Kit arrives with everything you need to collect a sample and get results within 30 minutes. Patients open the box containing the test device, sample vial, swab and simple instructions. The patient inserts two AA batteries in the device and places the sample vial in the test unit. Next, the patient opens the test swab packet and rotates the swab in each nostril five times. The swab is then stirred in the sample vial, and the vial is pressed down in the test unit to start the test. The “ready” light will blink until a “positive” or “negative” green light is illuminated within 30 minutes.

• What comes in the Lucira COVID-19 Test Kit?

  The Lucira Check It COVID-19 Test Kit contains everything needed to perform a single COVID-19 test. The test kit includes: Instructions, 1 test unit, 1 sample vial, 1 sterile nasal swab, 2 AA batteries and 1 disposal bag.

• Who can use the Lucira COVID-19 Test Kit?

  Nurx offers the Lucira COVID Test Kit to individuals 14 and older in all 50 states.

• What does it mean if I have a positive test result from the Lucira COVID-19 Test Kit?

  A positive test result for COVID-19 indicates that RNA from SARS-CoV-2 was detected, and therefore the patient is infected with the virus and presumed to be contagious. Test results should always be considered in the context of clinical observations and epidemiological data (such as local prevalence rates and current outbreak/epicenter locations) in making a final diagnosis and patient management decisions. Patient management should be made by a healthcare provider and follow current CDC guidelines. The Lucira test has been designed to minimize the likelihood of false positive test results. However, it is still possible that this test can give a false positive result.

• What does it mean if I have a negative test result from the Lucira COVID-19 Test Kit?

  A negative test result for this test means that SARS-CoV-2 RNA was not present in the specimen above the limit of detection. However, a negative result does not rule out COVID-19 and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or patient management decisions. Negative results should be treated as presumptive and, if inconsistent with clinical signs and symptoms or necessary for patient management, should be tested with an alternative molecular test. It is possible to test a person too early or too late during COVID-19 infection to make an accurate diagnosis via the Lucira Check It Test Kit.

  When diagnostic testing is negative, the possibility of a false negative result should be considered in the context of a patient’s recent exposures and the presence of clinical signs and symptoms consistent with COVID-19. The possibility of a false negative result should especially be considered if the patient’s recent exposures or clinical presentation indicate that COVID-19 is likely, and diagnostic tests for other causes of illness (e.g., other respiratory illness) are negative.

• How accurate are the Lucira COVID Test Kits?

  The Lucira COVID-19 Test Kit is a diagnostic test intended to detect the novel coronavirus SARS-COV-2 that causes COVID-19. The test is intended to detect if you have an active infection and does not confirm immunity or detect antibodies. It is a molecular test that amplifies the virus’s genetic material while the test is running just like PCR lab tests. Lucira’s amplification method provides a level of accuracy comparable to one of the highest sensitivity lab PCR tests.

• How long does it take to obtain results from the Lucira COVID-19 Test Kit?

  The test detects positive results in as little as 11 minutes and confirms negative results within 30 minutes.

• Does Nurx ship large orders of Covid tests for corporations or organizations?

  You may order as many tests as you like and have them shipped to one address. If you have a special inquiry about offering Covid testing for a group, school, event, or for your employees, email [email protected]

• Is the Lucira COVID-19 Test Kit authorized by the FDA?

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Lucira Check It COVID-19 Test Kit, the first COVID-19 single-use molecular home self-test that provides rapid results.

• How much does the Lucira COVID-19 Test Kit cost?

  Each test costs $65 with free shipping, or you can pay extra for expedited shipping.

• Can the Lucira COVID-19 Test Kit detect new SARS-CoV-2 variants?

  Yes, it detects the double mutant L452R, E484Q (India/California), B.1.1.7 (UK), B.1.351 (South Africa), P.1 (Brazil), and B.1.427/B.1.429 (Southern California) SARS-CoV-2 variants. Lucira performs routine surveillance of emerging SARS-CoV-2 strains and will continue to monitor emerging variants.

• How many times can I use the Lucira COVID-19 Test Kit?

  Each single-use test kit comes with everything needed to run a single Covid-19 test.

• What’s the shelf life of the Lucira COVID-19 Test Kit?

  Currently, the test kit has a 6-month expiration, meaning you can keep one on hand for 6 months in case you need a PCR-quality test at home. Lucira is continuing real-time aging studies underway and expects to update the expiration dating every three months. The next time they expect to update our expiration dating is in late May 2021.

• Will the Lucira COVID-19 Test Kit hurt?

  No, the nasal swab is not sharp and is only inserted into your nostril (not deep into the nasopharyngeal area as some in-person tests are) and it should not hurt.

• What if I have questions about how to use this test when it arrives?

  Each kit comes with instructions inside and you can see those instructions here:

  Lucira Check It COVID-19 Test Kit Pamphlet

  It’s important to carefully read and follow the instructions for the test to work properly. We also provide a video demonstration at the top of this page.

  For additional information please refer to the following instructions and fact sheet:

  Lucira Check It COVID-19 Test Kit Instructions for Use

  Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers

• What’s an invalid result?

  An invalid result means something with the test did not work properly. The chance of getting an invalid result is low, 2%. If the test result is invalid, all the lights on the device will be blinking. If your test shows an invalid result, please contact Lucira at 1-888-582-4724. They will assist you.

• Can I use Lucira COVID-19 Test Kit to travel?

  Lucira Check It COVID-19 Test Kit is a high performing molecular test, equivalent to other tests accepted by most travel destinations. Using LUCI, Lucira’s secure online portal, you are able to get verified test results, explain what kind of test Lucira is, and illustrate the accuracy of the test. Please check with your airline and/or travel destination for further details and restrictions.