covid test expiration dates

[redbird]

Because the pandemic is not over:

I just checked the extended expiration dates on our stock of at-home covid tests, and they are all still valid, fortunately.

I have labeled the boxes of tests with the new/extended dates, stacked them in order of expiration dates, and rubber-banded the boxes together.

That's six covid quick tests (3 boxes) plus one Lucira "PCR quality" test. That seems like a reasonable balance between having enough tests on hand that we (3 people) will be able to test when we want to, and not having to throw away expired tests.

Here's the FDA web page to check extended test expiration dates.

Comments

[otter]

I just asked my pharmacist friend to order more for us. Our insurance still pays for them.

[dewline]

There are still pharmacies and long-term care homes offering kits around Ottawa.

Thankfully.

And I don't see any of the brands I've been able to lay hands on on that page. I'd better check with Health Canada.

[redbird]

Boston is still offering free test kits, in various places around the city.