In some cases, the expiration date for a test may be extended.Īn extended expiration date means the manufacturer provided data showing that the shelf-life is longer than was known when the test was first authorized. The expiration date is set at the end of the shelf-life and is the date through which the test is expected to perform as accurately as when manufactured.
The shelf-life is how long the test should work as expected and is measured from the date the test was manufactured. In the table below, the "Expiration Date" column lists where to find the expiration date for that test, and the "Other Details" column lists the shelf-life for the test. The table below is updated regularly and lists FDA-authorized at-home OTC COVID-19 diagnostic tests, including information on expiration dates, who can use the test, links to home use instructions for each test, and other details that may help you decide what test is right for you. For additional information about each Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), see In Vitro Diagnostics EUAs: Tables of IVD EUAs. Authorized At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests and Expiration Dates With most at-home OTC COVID-19 diagnostic tests, you should repeat testing following a negative result, whether you have symptoms or not, to reduce your risk of a false negative test result. For additional information on reading and understanding your test results, see Understanding At-Home OTC COVID-19 Antigen Diagnostic Test Results.įor more information, including answers to frequently asked general questions about at-home COVID-19 diagnostic tests, visit At-Home COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests: Frequently Asked Questions. Tests are available online or at local stores and you collect your own sample, perform the test, and read the result yourself without the need to send a sample to a laboratory. These at-home OTC COVID-19 diagnostic tests are FDA authorized for self-testing at home (or in other locations) without a prescription. At-home over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 diagnostic tests can show if you have an active COVID-19 infection.
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