COVID-19 / Flu A&B Rapid Home Test

I picked up this kit to keep at home just in case, and ended up using it the very next week. The instructions were super straightforward and everything was labeled well inside the box. The nasal swab wasnt uncomfortable at all and the results showed up clearly in about 10 minutes. It gave a separate result for COVID, Flu A, and Flu B which made it easy to know exactly what I was dealing with. I also really liked that its FDA cleared and made in the US. Having a few of these on hand gives peace of mind when someone in the house starts showing symptoms.

The test is easy to administer, as much as any other home test. But there's one little catch that you might not be aware of. The catch is that if you've had symptoms for more than four days, you can't use these at-home tests. So if you suspect that you have the virus, you'll either need to next-day ship it, or just order them and hold on to them for future use. Since it's better to have them and not need them, then need them and just not have them.

Since the covid era I keep my medicine cabinet stocked with tests, since you will need to take an average of 3 test during a covid time period. Having these tests at home prevent me from going out and taking one at a Drs office saving me a copay and potential out of pocket costs. I have found that these at home rapid tests are very accurate and I feel confident that these will be just that. I LOVE that these also detect FLU A&B and the stick outlines whether you're positive for either covid, flu A or flu B, OR negative for all. Directions are straight forward and easy to read. Test kits are compact and easy to keep on hand if you maybe traveling and have a need to test while away from home. Results take 10 minutes. I find that the price is comparable to other at home test kits on the market.

I ordered the 5-pack to keep on hand, and I really like that each test checks for COVID-19 plus Flu A & B in one kit. It’s a great way to rule out all three quickly. The kit is thoughtfully designed, with clear instructions, and I found them easier to follow than most other brands I’ve tried. Results show up in about 10 minutes, which is much faster than other tests I’ve used. Another feature I appreciated is the QR code for checking updated expiration dates — mine was extended all the way to November 2026, which gives me peace of mind about shelf life.

The INDICAID COVID-19/Flu A&B test kit contains nasal swabs, test cassettes, and buffer tubes for performing 5 tests to detect Covid and influenza A and B. The total duration of the test is 10 minutes. The test requires timing several one minute intervals (no timer included). The box states that the test should not be used if symptoms have been present for longer than 4 days, and if there are no symptoms.

The test procedure is somewhat more complicated than Covid-only tests. Compared to similar products this kit is a good value.

I have not had the opportunity to use a test at the time of this review.