COVID-19 and Flu Panel Rapid Antigen Test
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Influenza (commonly known as “the Flu”) are respiratory illnesses whose symptoms can range from mild (or none) to severe. These viruses shed proteins and other substances, also known as antigens, which can be used to identify the different/unique virus. Antigen tests can identify these substances, and pinpoint or identify which virus they came from, with results available in 15-20 minutes.
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Test Details
The COVID-19 and Flu Panel Rapid Antigen Test can be used to identify if you currently carry or are infected with either the SARS-CoV-2 virus, Influenza virus, or both.
Individuals can have COVID-19 testing fully paid by their health plan or the government, with no out of pocket cost, when billed to the health plan or the government. If you are looking for that No-Cost option, contact your healthcare provider.
You may be able to submit the expenses associated with this testing to your Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, or similar account for reimbursement. Please check with your health account administrator.
FAQs
The antigen test detects certain proteins on the COVID-19 virus, which implies current viral infection. The sample collection of either a nasal or nasopharyngeal swab with an antigen test can produce results in 15 minutes. Due to the speed of this test, the antigen test may be more practical to use for large numbers of people. Antigen testing has also been commonly used in the diagnosis of influenza virus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
If you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19 or Influenza, or have had nonspecific respiratory symptoms recently and want to better identify a potential cause.
This test requires either a nasal or nasopharyngeal specimen collection.
No, fasting is not required. There are no dietary or medicinal restrictions to take this test.
Any Lab Test Now’s ordering physician will provide the required physician’s order on your behalf.
Results are typically available in 15-20 minutes. Contact your testing location for more information regarding when the results will be available.
No, but it has been granted FDA EUA authorization. During a public health emergency, the FDA can use its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to provide more timely access to critical medical products that may help during the emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available options. According to the FDA “more flexibility was needed during a pandemic of this scale and speed, and incorporating feedback from the medical community, states and test developers, we have also provided regulatory flexibility for serological tests in an effort to provide laboratories and health care providers with early access to these tests with the understanding that the FDA had not reviewed or authorized (or “approved”) them, at least not initially, and these tests should not be used for diagnosing or excluding active SARS-CoV-2 infection. Specifically, last month, as part of our broader strategy, the FDA issued a policy explaining that FDA does not intend to object when developers of serological tests market or use their tests without prior FDA review where: 1) the tests are validated by the developer to determine that they are accurate and reliable, 2) notification of the developer’s validation is provided to FDA, and 3) the tests are labeled appropriately, including that they are not to be used as a sole basis for diagnosis. The test you receive follows the above referenced FDA guidelines.
If you have a positive result for this test, it does indicate that the RNA from the SARS-CoV-2 or Influenza A or B was detected, and that you are considered to be infected with the virus and presumed to be contagious.
If you have a negative result, it means that the SAR-CoV-2, Influenza A or Influenza B genetic material was not detected in the specimen, and it is most likely you are not infected at the time of test. It is still possible that the amount of virus was too low to detect with this initial test, or that you can still become infected later. A negative result should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other medical management decisions, and should be combined with clinical observation and patient history in some cases.
Yes, some people who have been infected with either of these viruses might not display any symptoms (referred to as asymptomatic); however, they can still be contagious and spread the virus to other people.
You can share your results with your healthcare provider or contact our telemedicine partner, DialCare, and they will assist you in interpreting the results. Any Lab Test Now does not diagnose or interpret results.
Free options for testing are available. Some tests for COVID-19 may be covered by your insurance plan or the government, with no out-of-pocket costs to you. If you are interested in this option, please contact your healthcare provider. Any Lab Test Now provides transparent pricing and an option for consumers who want fast and convenient access to laboratory testing. Please note that you can use your HSA or FSA for the cost of the test.
