The test is authorized for home use with self-collected anterior nasal (nares) swab samples in individuals aged 2 and older. This test is also authorized for home use for individuals aged 2 through 14 with an adult performing the test. The test is intended to be used twice over two to three days, with at least 24 hours and no more than 36 hours between tests

The QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test is intended for the qualitative detection of the nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2 from individuals with or without symptoms or other epidemiological reasons to suspect COVID-19 when tested twice over two or three days with at least 24 hours and no more than 36 hours between tests. This test is authorized for nonprescription home use with self-collected (unobserved) direct anterior nasal (NS) swab specimens from individuals aged 14 years and older or with adult-collected anterior NS samples from individuals aged 2 years or older.

Watch the Application Instructions video (Vimeo) for the QuickVue At Home OTC COVID-19 Test: https://vimeo.com/533264344

Download the Application Instructions (PDF) for the QuickVue At Home OTC COVID-19 Test: https://rapidtestcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/QuickVue-At-Home-OTC-Covid-19-Test-Application-Guide.pdf

Materials Supplied With the QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test Kit

• Swabs – individually wrapped sterile foam swabs
• Test Strips – individually packaged, single-use strips
• Pre-filled Tubes
• 1 Tube Holder
• 1 Instruction Sheet
• 1 Fact Sheet for Individuals

Pursuant to section 5 of the Interim Order Respecting the Importation and Sale of Medical Devices for Use in Relation to COVID-19, made by the Minister of Health on March 18, 2020, the QUICKVUE AT-HOME OTC COVID-19 TEST is now authorized for sale or importation in Canada.