Friday, March 5, 2021

FDA Authorizes the First Molecular Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Test

Cue Medical COVID-19 Test is available over-the-counter for people with or without COVID-19 symptoms

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US Food and Drug Administration

COVID-19 Update: FDA Authorizes the First Molecular Over-the-Counter At-Home Diagnostic Test for COVID-19

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to Cue Health Inc. for its over-the-counter at-home diagnostic test for COVID-19. The Cue COVID-19 Test for Home and Over The Counter (OTC) Use is a molecular test that:

  • Can be used completely at home without a prescription by people with or without COVID-19 symptoms
  • Requires the use of a compatible smartphone and a downloadable app. The app provides testing instructions and works with the Cue Cartridge Reader (provided separately) and the Cue testing cartridge to perform the test.
  • Delivers results in about 20 minutes.

The test, which is performed using the Cue Sample Wand, is for: 

  • Adults, using a self-collected nasal sample, or
  • Children age two and older, using a nasal sample collected by an adult.

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