JORDAN BOLTON
COVID-19, aka coronavirus—the pandemic that is shaking our world to its core, is a pernicious disease that’s baffling scientists and the entire medical profession. But clarity is available on the personal front. There are COVID home-test kits and lab centers that can help you determine if you have been infected with the coronavirus as well as if you have the necessary antibodies to fight the infection.Below is our comparison of the prices and features of the Best FDA-approved Coronavirus test kits on the market.
LetsGetChecked
LetsGetChecked Review
- Price$119
- Test typeActive infection (PCR)
- Results24-72 hours
LetsGetChecked offers active-infection COVID-19 self-administered PCR testing that’s comfortable and simple to perform. The $119 price tag includes a next-day UPS return envelope for added convenience, and the instructions are clear and precise. The online screening process is also very simple to follow.
While no rush pricing is available, results are usually ready within 24-72 hours, so you can expect a quick turn-around. A nursing team is available for calls if you need help understanding the results, and the site has a quite comprehensive FAQ section. Overall, LetsGetChecked offers a streamlined and simple process for self-administered Coronavirus testing, at a reasonable cost.
Health Testing Centers
Health Testing Centers Review
- Price$129
- Test typeAntibody
- Results5-7 days
Health Testing Centers offers a fast and inexpensive COVID-19 antibody test. Just register online and then visit any Quest Diagnostics or LabCorp lab facility to get tested.
Results are available online through a secure portal in 5 to 7 days. If you have questions about your results, you can get help from Health Testing Centers’ professional care team.
myLAB Box
myLAB COVID-19 Test Review
- Price$150
- Test typeActive infection
- Results3-4 days
myLAB offers an easy to use at-home testing kit for COVID-19. Just collect a saliva sample using the provided equipment and ship the whole kit to the lab for processing. If you test positive, myLAB has physicians available for a follow-up over the phone.
Importantly, the myLAB kit comes with overnight shipping to your home and from your home to the lab. That means you can get results in as little as 3 days from when you order.
Vitagene
Vitagene Review
- Price$129
- Test typeActive infection
- Results72 hours of sample reception
Vitagene has partnered with 1health.io and RUCDR Infinite Biologics, a CLIA-certified laboratory, to bring a saliva-based at-home COVID-19 test to market. Many customers may prefer this collection method as an alternative to invasive swabs.
Unfortunately, Vitagene’s customer support is a bit of a letdown. It is also worth noting that Vitagene’s other products don’t include traditional disease testing kits. Instead, the company’s other products include DNA ancestry, DNA health, and smart supplement services.
