The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has officially launched a community distribution program designed to get free at-home Covid-19 test kits out to the general public through community locations. Free COVID-19 Rapid Testing Kits are now available at the Brighton Recreation Center.
About the Test :
- iHealth rapid antigen tests have received emergency use authorization by the FDA for home use by patients 2+ years of age.
- The test utilizes a self-collected, lower nasal swab (or adult-collected for young patients).
- Results in 15 minutes.
Instructions:
Read all instructions on how to properly perform the test. Instructions are included in the box.
Spanish instructions- https://bit.ly/iHealthSpanish
For more instructions on interpreting and reporting your result, visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B6MhzxQPAauYBGSDmJnBMf1God0b77r4/view?usp=sharing
Questions?
Email cdphe_covidtesting@state.co.us
Call the state COVID-19 call center 1-877-268-2926
Find a testing and test distribution location https://covid19.colorado.gov/testing
Please note: Over-the-counter test results may not be accepted as proof of negative results for some situations (travel, return to learn, employer mandated testing, etc.). Please review the specific guidance from the entity requiring testing in advance.