Where to Buy Covid-19 Rapid Tests

If you’re looking for at-home Covid-19 antigen tests, we’ve compiled the ultimate list of links. Below are all of the places we’ve seen inventory for a variety of brands.

Most importantly, if you have health insurance, you can get these Covid-19 at-home tests for free starting Jan. 15. No insurance? Each household can order four free Covid-19 tests starting now.

We’ve gathered a few tips and tricks over the past few weeks on finding tests in stock:

• Prices vary from $5 to $26.10 per test.
• Check online links often for restocks and price changes.
• Use the Walgreens app for Walgreens orders.
• Walmart has been restocking tests in the mornings in stores.
• CVS keeps their Covid-19 tests behind the pharmacy counter, so you’ll need to ask the pharmacist or pharmacy technician for one.
• Even if the app or website says out of stock, it’s best to check in the store on the shelves.
• Mosts tests are located in the aisle closest to the pharmacy.
• Make sure to read even more Covid test tips before you buy.

If you’re looking to get a laboratory test (performed by a medical professional) we’ve found the best luck in these places:

• With Insurance
  • Urgent Care.
  • Rite Aid and Walgreens pharmacies.
  • Use your local health department to find other testing centers.
• Without insurance
  • Before your appointment, call your doctor’s office and tell them you don’t have insurance. Confirm that the provider you’ll be seeing is willing to participate in the HRSA Uninsured program and bill the federal government, not you.

Free Tests via Mail Starting January 19

• Americans can begin ordering free at-home COVID-19 tests starting Jan. 19
• No credit card required, no shipping cost, just free COVID-19 tests
• Orders for up to four tests per household can be placed using a website, COVIDTests.gov.
• No Internet? There will be a phone number so those without access to computers or high-speed internet can place orders
• Tests will usually ship within 7-12 days of ordering (end of January)
• Input your name, mailing address, and email address on the website
• Order your four free tests here

Heads up, not all tests that are sold in stores or online are approved by the FDA. We chose to only list the tests that are FDA approved.

Target:

• Flowflex
• New Item selling for $7.99
• 405 reviews, 5/5 stars

• AccessBio CareStart
• 112 ratings, 4/5 stars

• Ellume
• 438 ratings, 3/5 stars

Rite Aid:

Flowflex

QuickVue

CVS:

Flowflex

Walmart:

• BinaxNOW
• #1 best seller
• 2,260+ ratings with 4.6/5 stars

Amazon:

• Ships from Amazon, sold by 3rd party
• #1 best seller
• 5,403 ratings with 4.5/5 stars

• Ships from and sold by 3rd party
• 2,234 ratings with 4/5 stars

• Currently unavailable
• 6,889 ratings with 4.7/5 stars

• Currently unavailable
• 2,702 ratings with 3.5/5 stars

Costco

• Limit 3 per membership
• 227 ratings with 4.6/5 stars