Resource: FDA Authorizes The First At-Home Coronavirus Test
Source: New York Times
Synopsis: The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday gave an emergency green light to the first rapid coronavirus test that can run from start to finish at home.The test, developed by the California-based company Lucira Health, requires a prescription from a health care provider. People under the age of 14 also cannot perform the test on themselves. But with a relatively simple nasal swab, the test can return results in about half an hour, and is projected by the company to cost $50 or less
Comment: The sensitivity of this test compares to other tests with a 94.1% sensitivity. It is a molecular ( PCR ) test. It will not be available until spring 2021.
