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Costco sale now one at homeCOVID-19 [Feminine Test capable of diagnosing the coronavirus novel using only a sample of saliva (no needed nasal buffer). Costco offers the test, which is authorized by the FDA, in partnership with the digital health platform, Azova. (Albertsons also offers a home saliva test for Covid, although a different health partner.)

Clinical Studies Indicate that the test is very precise (98% of all positives and 99% of all negatives, have been confirmed as correct during the tests).TheThe test is available only online on costco.com, Although not in Maryland, Nevada or Pennsylvania. It isAvailable to the general public, But non-members pay a surcharge of 5%.

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The process of buying and using the test is quite simple. After making your purchase, you will receive a redemption code (usually in the hour, by email), for use on theAzova website, where you will also need to complete an online health assessment before the test kit sends you. Once you have received the test, you simply follow the instructions we can not emphasize enough, requireNo nasal tobbage. Your results will be available, via the Secure Azova application, within 24 to 72 hours from the time the laboratory receives your kit.

Costco started selling the test a few days after receiving the testAuthorization for emergency use(EUA) for self-administration at home. It is worth noting that the UEAdoes not reflect any changes to the recommendations of disease control and prevention centers (CDC) on which should be tested for COVID-19. As of October 21, the CDC recommends that "Everyone does not need to be tested for Covid-19" and you should only be tested if you:

• havesymptoms COVD-19 (which generally has inThis particular order)
• were, in the last 14 days, innarrow contact With someone diagnosed with COVID-19, or
• Have been asked by your health care provider or by the health service to obtain tests.

News not so good are that the test costs $ 129.99. The best news is that the cost is eligible for the FSA. In other words, you can submit the receipt of the refund if you have a flexible medical expense account with your employer. For more grocery store news, make sureSubscribe to our newsletter.