Yes, QVue, the companion app to the QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test, provides access to shareable digital results records, in addition to simple-to-follow animated instructions, built-in timers, and assisted result interpretation.
No, the QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test kit does not produce a QR code that can be scanned and verified by a third party. However, if you download QVue, the companion app to the QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test, you can use the app to perform the test and receive a digital result record that is shareable with whomever you want, whenever you want. Please open your iPhone App Store or Android Play Store and search for QVue.
No, your iPhone or Android camera app is sufficient. Point the camera at the QR code and tap the notification link to proceed to the website.
The expiration date is dependent upon different factors. Although the lot numbers are similar, the expiration date of the components within the kit may be different and may impact if the kit is extended.
QuidelOrtho does not recommend using expired kits.
To find out if your test kit’s expiration date has been extended and to verify the new expiration date, please select the link below and search for your kit’s lot number. The updated expiration date will be listed in the “Now have this extended expiration date” column. If your lot number is not found on this list, it has not been date-extended, and the expiration date listed on the kit box should be used. Link: https://www.fda.gov/media/162056/download” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank” class=”faq_disclaimer” data-bs-toggle=”modal” data-bs-target=”#DisclaimerPopup” data-link=”https://www.fda.gov/media/162056/download” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>https://www.fda.gov/media/162056/download”>https://www.fda.gov/media/162056/download” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>https://www.fda.gov/media/162056/download
The QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test has been granted FDA EUA authorization to extend expiration dating from 12 months to 16 months. A copy of the letter is available here. Please note the expiration dates on the outer kit box may not reflect the 16-month dating for product that is already distributed.
To verify if the expiration date for a particular lot has been extended:
Please visit the Say Yes! COVID Test website for more information. The FAQ can be found here.
You do not need a doctor’s prescription to purchase and perform this test.
Serial testing should be performed in individuals with negative results at least twice over three days (with 48 hours between tests) for symptomatic individuals and three times over five days (with at least 48 hours between tests) for asymptomatic individuals. You may need to purchase additional tests to perform this serial (repeat) testing.