Test for SARS-CoV-2 infection easily without having to visit an in-person test site. Collect your sample at home and ship it free for secure digital results within 24-48 hours of the lab receiving your sample. A telehealth consult is available to guide you through your next steps.
RNA from SARS-CoV-2 virus
Gentle lower nasal swab for easy self-collection
Free Shipping - FSA / HSA Eligible - Ages 18+
This rt-PCR test has received an EUA from the FDA, and meets their benchmarks for accuracy.
See FDA AuthorizationLower nasal swab is designed to be easy and noninvasive for effective self-collection from home.
See collection instructionsPay $109 with no surprise bills, and the cost of the test may be reimbursed if you have healthcare insurance. HSA & FSA eligible. *Everlywell is not enrolled in the Medicare program and this test is ineligible for Medicare reimbursement.
Learn moreThe COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit is testing for the presence or absence of RNA from SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2), which causes the disease Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
This is not an antibody test.
An rt-PCR lab test like the Everlywell COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit is the preferred COVID-19 testing method for many travel requirements. Many destinations require negative results within a very narrow timeframe. Included in your digital results will be a printable version that you can share. We recommend that you reach out to your destination’s government for their specific requirements and timelines before making your purchase.
Included in your digital results will be a printable version that you can share. You can find many answers to common questions about the collection kit and testing here.
While we are not able to provide an exact estimate of when you will receive your results, keep in mind the typical turnaround time for results. As a reminder:
If you are concerned that your schedule is too tight to allow for unforeseen delays, we recommend that you check your state health department's website for other testing options.
You can find the latest country-specific requirements for international travel at travel.state.gov.
The samples collected using the Everlywell COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit are meant for rt-PCR tests (a specific kind of molecular PCR test) that look for the presence or absence of unique genomic markers of the SARS-CoV-2 virus using a nasal swab for sample collection.
Once your order is complete, your package will be shipped from our fulfillment warehouse within 1-2 business days (Monday - Friday). We estimate that you will receive your package within 2-10 business days, depending on the shipping method you choose. You also have the option of purchasing expedited shipping to your home for an additional fee. Kits that are ordered Friday through Sunday will not be shipped until the following week.
In order to get your sample to our labs as quickly as possible, we provide a prepaid UPS shipping label. Samples should be returned to a UPS dropbox Monday-Friday. Results are typically available within 24-48 hours after the lab receives your sample. All labs processing COVID-19 tests are operating Monday-Saturday. You will receive an email when your results are ready. You can find more information about the process here.
While we have done everything we can to make the process as quick and easy as possible, please keep in mind that shipping times have been unpredictable recently (you can find more about this on the USPS and UPS websites).
If you are concerned that your schedule is too tight to allow for unforeseen delays, we recommend that you check your state health department's website for other testing options.
Like our other products, the Everlywell COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit will come with everything you need to collect a sample at home (generally in five minutes or less) and safely ship your sample to a CLIA-certified laboratory.
You will use the provided materials to collect a lower nasal sample using a swab. The swab tip does not need to be inserted far—only about an inch into the front part of your nostril. Please refer to our video and print instructions for more information.
In order to get your sample to our labs as quickly as possible, we provide a prepaid UPS shipping label. We strongly recommend that you deposit your sample in a UPS drop box before the last pick up of the day. Additionally, UPS drop boxes do not operate on weekends.
Customers who do not use a dropbox or deposit their sample on the weekend may experience a delay in shipping which can result in delayed results or sample expiration. You can find drop box locations on the UPS website.
YOUR SAMPLE WILL BE REJECTED IF:
Results are typically available within 24-48 hours after the lab begins processing the sample. All labs processing COVID-19 tests are operating Monday-Saturday. You will receive an email when your results are ready.
You can find more information on our blog as well as safety tips for COVID-19 prevention and treatment here.
You should receive emails confirming your order, shipment to you (with tracking number), delivery to you, registration, delivery to the lab (with tracking number), and a final email when your results are ready. Once your kit has been registered, you should also be able to track processing at the lab on your dashboard. However, due to the increase in volume and rapid turnaround time, email notifications and dashboard updates may be delayed.
We recommend making a note of your tracking number on the shipping label so you can track your sample through the UPS website. If you have questions about your shipping status, please reach out to:
Everlywell does not currently offer a rapid antigen test for COVID-19 testing (also referred to as a rapid COVID-19 test). The COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit is an RT-PCR test, which is the gold standard to test for an active infection. With this test option, the kit typically arrives within 2-10 business days of placing your order (you can select expedited shipping to your home for an additional fee), and results are typically available within 24-48 hours after the lab starts processing the sample.
A COVID-19 rapid test, on the other hand, can provide test results in approximately 15-20 minutes—but rapid COVID-19 tests are generally less sensitive compared to RT-PCR tests. We have recently entered into a distribution agreement pending FDA authorization with diagnostics test manufacturer Cellex, with the aim of providing rapid testing for COVID-19 once Cellex receives Emergency Use Authorization (available to qualifying organizations, not individuals, and collection must be done by a healthcare professional).
Upon receipt of Cellex’s Emergency Use Authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agreement will allow Everlywell to distribute Cellex’s point-of-care rapid antigen test to organizations in need of diagnostic tests for COVID-19 (a healthcare professional is required for sample collection).
Learn more about our enterprise offering for COVID-19 tests.
For individuals looking for COVID-19 testing, our FDA-authorized COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit may be appropriate. A prepaid UPS shipping label is provided to get the sample to the lab as quickly as possible, and results for this test are typically available within 24-48 hours after the lab begins processing the sample.