Abbott Receives US Authorization For First 'Virtually Guided' At-Home Rapid Test

Abbott plans to deliver 30 million BinaxNOW prescription, at-home rapid tests in the first quarter of 2021; 90 million more in the second quarter.

Quant antibody test

Abbott announced on 16 December that the US Food and Drug Administration has issued emergency use authorization for BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home, its 'virtually guided' at-home COVID-19 antigen test. Users receive step-by-step instructions about the sample collection process and guidance in reading and understanding the results via an app.

Abbott said it will bring BinaxNOW to the patient’s home at a cost of $25 for testing and service via...

Medtech Insight Podcast

Keep up with the top medtech business and regulatory news.

Medtech Insight brings you interviews and analysis, on the go.

More from Regulation

More from Policy & Regulation