BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test, 1 Pack, 2 Tests Total, COVID Test With 15-Minute Results Without Sending to a Lab, Easy to Use at Home

Tho the contents looked tacky (and tiny!) it turned out to be quite easy to use the kit and I have reason to believe results of both tests ( first was neg, second was +) were valid. My wife and 2 friend had prolonged close exposure to a couple who were both floridly ill and sat next to them on a bus ride. 4 days later my wife had abrupt onset of cough and congestion and tested positive (with a different test) - one of her 2 friends emailed to tell us that she experienced almost exactly the same , also positive on a rapid test. 3 days after my wife’s onset, I became ill ( we live in a small condo) and tested neg with the Binax kit - the next day I was sicker and 2nd test was unequivocally positive. Both of us recovered ( taking Paxlovid) and had no reason to take a convalescent test. None of this proves the validity of my test results, but it all makes sense epidemiologically. If unfortunate enough to need another test in the future, I would feel confident using this kit again.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: These are the best and easiest, most accurate COVID tests out of all of them in my experience, even the free ones. I have used these since they first came out. They diagnosed my hubby and I correctly in Dec 2023 when we finally got it.

This kit works. My boss was sick and I got sick. I used this kit to test and the result was very clear. It is easy to use and very economical too.

I have used these before and they are good tests. In the future however, I will buy them in person if I want to keep them on hand for an extended period.

Works as expected. Wanted to double check my positive result with another test type I took. This also came back as positive; accurate. Little bit different method than other tests I use, but still serves its purpose. Instructions are clear.

Well. I tested positive. Quickly. Expiration Date was about 18 months out when I got it.

I'm not sure how to rate a COVID test kit. LOL I was glad we had one on hand at home, though. For about $20 for two tests, it was a good value and convenient. Feeling not so well a few months after being fully vaccinated, I used one of these tests to see if it was possibly COVID. Unfortunately, it was, and the test indicator showed positive. I went to Walgreens the next day for a 2nd day to confirm the results, and it was positive, too, letting me know that this BinaxNOW COVID test did indeed work properly. After 10 days from my first symptoms, I used the other test in the kit and it tested negative. The swab test was pretty easy to use. Just make sure to read the directions fully before doing anything, and do not contaminate the swab or sample. It's best to use a mirror to watch yourself perform the test. It's not a deep cavity test; you only have to insert it the length of the white cotton swab (so it's no longer visible to you).

The test worked well when I had Covid, so I ordered more. The more recent set has no quality control on packaging. Both labeled 4 tests. One box contained 3 swabs and test cards but no reagent, so useless. The other contained all the parts, but only 2 tests. Beware. Update: I have now opened another box. Also missing pieces. Good news is that between the two mispacked boxes, I now have one working box. As above, beware of missing pieces.