How to Do an At-Home COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Correctly



Please note that not all tests are the same. Please consult the instructions included with the test before you begin.

At-home rapid antigen tests are a key in stopping the spread of COVID-19, but it’s important to do them properly. UC Davis Health pediatric nurse Claudio Alvarado shares a step-by-step guide on how to use a common COVID test at home.

More about using rapid COVID-19 tests: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/health-wellness/how-to-do-an-at-home-covid-19-rapid-antigen-test-correctly/2022/02
When to use a rapid COVID-19 test kit: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/how-at-home-rapid-covid-tests-can-help-families-stay-safe-during-omicron/2022/01
COVID-19 info and updates: https://health.ucdavis.edu/coronavirus
See the latest news from UC Davis Health: https://health.ucdavis.edu/newsroom

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