BURLINGTON, N.C. — You may soon be able to test yourself for COVID-19 at home thanks to LabCorp. The Triad-based company just received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that allows swab specimens to be collected at home if it's recommended by a healthcare provider.
The FDA gave Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to thePixel by LabCorp At-Home Kit. The company says it comes with everything you need to collect a nasal swab sample and send it back to their lab. Right now LabCorp has a limited number of kits and is prioritizing healthcare workers and first responders who have been exposed to COVID-19 or are showing symptoms.