We reviewed three at-home covid tests. The results were mixed.

Types of tests The three tests we tried included 2 antigen tests, BinaxNow from Abbott Laboratories and a set from Ellume, as well as one molecular test, called Lucira. In general, molecular tests, which discover the genes of the coronavirus, are more trusted than antigen tests, which sense the presence of the viruss outer shell. We didnt try Quidel QuickVue, another antigen test, or a molecular test from Cue Health.

House tests will now be produced in the 10s of millions, state their makers, but some experts arent sure even tests that worked perfectly would be able to change the pandemic photo much at this point. Types of tests The 3 tests we attempted included two antigen tests, BinaxNow from Abbott Laboratories and a kit from Ellume, as well as one molecular test, called Lucira. In general, molecular tests, which discover the genes of the coronavirus, are more reliable than antigen tests, which pick up the presence of the infections external shell. We didnt try Quidel QuickVue, another antigen test, or a molecular test from Cue Health. Abbott states it is making tens of millions of BinaxNow tests per month.Accuracy: 84.6% for detecting covid-19 infections, 98.5% for properly determining covid-19 negatives This is the at-home variation of the quick, 15-minute test the White House was using last year to screen personnel and visitors.