# COVID Home Test Kits **URL:** \ **Category:** Covid19\ **Created:** [January 6, 2022, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913 "2022-01-06T16:55:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![greenman](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/greenman/32/1904_2.png) [@greenman](https://community.goactuary.com/u/greenman)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2022, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/123 "2022-01-11T21:18:47Z")
I learned today that Amazon sells at home PCR tests for $40/test. You administer yourself, then ship to the lab and find your results a day or so later. “Alexa, tell me if I have Covid?” > **[Amazon.com: Amazon COVID-19 Test Collection Kit DTC — Sample processed in lab —...](https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Covid-19-Test-Kit/dp/B08ZR5XNBM)** > > Amazon.com: Amazon COVID-19 Test Collection Kit DTC — Sample processed in lab — Results in 24 hours from lab receipt — FDA Authorized PCR Test — Ages 18+ : Industrial & Scientific ---
**Author:** ![dothemath](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/dothemath/32/651_2.png) [@dothemath](https://community.goactuary.com/u/dothemath)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/124 "2022-01-12T15:44:57Z")
Not illegal. Just an fyi. ---
**Author:** ![ao\_fan](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/ao_fan/32/143_2.png) [@ao\_fan](https://community.goactuary.com/u/ao_fan)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/125 "2022-01-12T16:02:00Z")
tracking says my Binax Now tests are out for delivery today! ---
**Author:** ![Mountainhawk](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/mountainhawk/32/82290_2.png) [@Mountainhawk](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Mountainhawk)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/126 "2022-01-12T17:49:01Z")
MA apparently going to start giving out free test to all students soon, so that’s cool. ---
**Author:** ![OldTimer](https://community.goactuary.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/8797f3/32.png) [@OldTimer](https://community.goactuary.com/u/OldTimer)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/127 "2022-01-12T18:16:09Z")
> [@greenman](#): > > I learned today that Amazon sells at home PCR tests for $40/test. You administer yourself, then ship to the lab and find your results a day or so later. We got a couple of those a few months ago, have not used yet. Wonder how long they last for? Also have a couple iHealth. Actually used an Ellume, they use bluetooth to connect to your phone for some reason. That was how they reported the results and sent an email. ---
**Author:** ![Lucy](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/lucy/32/8802_2.png) [@Lucy](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Lucy)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/128 "2022-01-12T18:50:12Z")
iHealth has an app, but i think it’s just instructions. At any rate, i ignored it, followed the written instructions, and it seemed to work fine. ---
**Author:** ![greenman](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/greenman/32/1904_2.png) [@greenman](https://community.goactuary.com/u/greenman)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/129 "2022-01-12T18:57:27Z")
> [@Mountainhawk](#): > > MA apparently going to start giving out free test to all students soon, so that’s cool. Our district is passing out 1 test box/kid (2 tests/kid). The catch is you have to go to the school to get it and they are not sending home with the kids. I just got back from picking them up. ---
**Author:** ![Lucy](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/lucy/32/8802_2.png) [@Lucy](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Lucy)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/130 "2022-01-12T22:24:44Z")
Well, my clinical study wanted me to get a PCR test. They did both the swab-deep-into-the-sinuses test and the nostril test, which seemed odd. They didn’t swab my tonsils, which also surprised me a little. I’ve had negative rapid tests. I expect this will be negative, too, but now I’m curious. ---
**Author:** ![JFG](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/jfg/32/8801_2.png) [@JFG](https://community.goactuary.com/u/JFG)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 1:26am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/131 "2022-01-13T01:26:06Z")
One set of kits came, waiting on the other set. ---
**Author:** ![ao\_fan](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/ao_fan/32/143_2.png) [@ao\_fan](https://community.goactuary.com/u/ao_fan)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 4:21am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/132 "2022-01-13T04:21:30Z")
guys, i’m now the proud owner of SIX BOXES OF Binax NOW!!! with testing tents all over the place here, i really don’t need these, but i think i’ll rather test myself than go out even though it looks really easy. ---
**Author:** ![NerdAlert](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/nerdalert/32/683_2.png) [@NerdAlert](https://community.goactuary.com/u/NerdAlert)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/133 "2022-01-15T22:08:06Z")
Should have gotten some at [Walmart.com](http://Walmart.com) when they were in stock. Want to take advantage of the free testing from my insurer. But I was lazy and didn’t want to go grab my wallet. ---
**Author:** ![dothemath](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/dothemath/32/651_2.png) [@dothemath](https://community.goactuary.com/u/dothemath)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/134 "2022-01-15T23:17:38Z")
The BinaxNOW tests that I ordered from Walgreens were supposed to be delivered yesterday, but since I had been out of town, I had a mail hold, so they’ll be held until Tuesday. But the tests I ordered from Amazon, which weren’t supposed to arrive until after the 20th, arrived today. So it worked out. ---
**Author:** ![ArthurItas](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/arthuritas/32/63_2.png) [@ArthurItas](https://community.goactuary.com/u/ArthurItas)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2022, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/135 "2022-01-15T23:31:42Z")
Seems like both Amazon and Walmart have had the on/go kits available online lately with modest shipping delays. They are a little more expensive. Amazon is showing iHealth kits available now too. ---
**Author:** ![Kat987](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/kat987/32/9370_2.png) [@Kat987](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Kat987)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2022, 12:49am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/136 "2022-01-16T00:49:02Z")
Starting on January 19th, you can order up to 4 tests for free from the government. [Site to order](https://www.covidtests.gov/) [Fact Sheet from White House](https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/01/14/fact-sheet-the-biden-administration-to-begin-distributing-at-home-rapid-covid-19-tests-to-americans-for-free/) ---
**Author:** ![ao\_fan](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/ao_fan/32/143_2.png) [@ao\_fan](https://community.goactuary.com/u/ao_fan)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2022, 12:58am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/137 "2022-01-16T00:58:12Z")
sweet. if my 12 BinaxNOW tests aren’t enough i’ll have more backup!!! ---
**Author:** ![Tiffany](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/tiffany/32/7975_2.png) [@Tiffany](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Tiffany)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2022, 1:37am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/138 "2022-01-16T01:37:27Z")
Ordered a couple tests from this site today (my lung feels itchy now). [https://covid.ro.co/?utm\_source=roco&utm\_medium=owned&utm\_content=promo\_banner](https://covid.ro.co/?utm_source=roco&utm_medium=owned&utm_content=promo_banner) I don’t know if this site is in that stock tracker posted earlier… seems like no. ---
**Author:** ![ao\_fan](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/ao_fan/32/143_2.png) [@ao\_fan](https://community.goactuary.com/u/ao_fan)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2022, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/139 "2022-01-24T23:40:31Z")
there was a full stock of BinaxNOW tests at the Walgreens down the block from me, so I assume they are easy to get now elsewhere. ---
**Author:** ![dothemath](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/dothemath/32/651_2.png) [@dothemath](https://community.goactuary.com/u/dothemath)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2022, 4:03am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/140 "2022-01-25T04:03:37Z")
My state also offered free covid tests. I ordered mine Thursday and recieved 5 boxes of iHealth kits on Sunday. The program is now out of stock ---
**Author:** ![dr\_t\_non-fan](https://community.goactuary.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@dr\_t\_non-fan](https://community.goactuary.com/u/dr_t_non-fan)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/141 "2022-01-25T17:04:31Z")
EXCEPT AFTER C!!! ---
**Author:** ![Breadmaker](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/breadmaker/32/83065_2.png) [@Breadmaker](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Breadmaker)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913/142 "2022-02-01T00:04:16Z")
I just bought a 2-pack rapid testing kit at my local pharmacy. 🧪 🦠 🧟 [Previous page](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913.md?page=6) [Next page](https://community.goactuary.com/t/covid-home-test-kits/4913.md?page=8)