Self-Testing At Home or Anywhere
When To Take an At-Home COVID-19 Test
Test Yourself If…
Test Yourself If…
Test Yourself If…
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You have any COVID-19 symptoms
Test Yourself If…
You have any COVID-19 symptoms
Test Immediately.
If you test negative for COVID-19 using an at-home antigen test, repeat* the test again 48 hours after your first test. Also, consider consulting a healthcare provider to see if you need to be tested for another viral infection or illness. Follow precautions on how to protect yourself and others.
Timing
Test Immediately.
If you test negative for COVID-19 using an at-home antigen test, repeat* the test again 48 hours after your first test. Also, consider consulting a healthcare provider to see if you need to be tested for another viral infection or illness. Follow precautions on how to protect yourself and others.
You were exposed to someone with COVID-19
Test Yourself If…
You were exposed to someone with COVID-19
Test at least 5 full days after your exposure.
If you test negative for COVID-19 using an at-home antigen test, repeat* the test again 48 hours after your first test. If both tests are negative, then repeat testing after another 48 hours for a total of three tests.
Timing
Test at least 5 full days after your exposure.
If you test negative for COVID-19 using an at-home antigen test, repeat* the test again 48 hours after your first test. If both tests are negative, then repeat testing after another 48 hours for a total of three tests.
*You may get a PCR test as an alternative to repeat testing.
Testing can be helpful even when you don’t have symptoms or a recent exposure to COVID-19, such as before an event or visiting someone. Test as close to the time of the event as possible (at least within 1-2 days) to help you make informed decisions about your health and your risk of spreading COVID-19 to others.
» Learn what to do if you test positive or test negative.
