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At-Home (OTC) COVID-19 Test Order

This order form is for organizations authorized by the California Department of Public Health to order At-Home (Over-the-Counter, OTC) tests. 

As of December 31, 2024, the CDPH At-Home Testing Program has come to an end for direct orders for all organizations. This order form is for Local Health Departments only.

Local health departments (LHDs) can request at-home tests until April 30, 2025, or when testing resources are exhausted.

If your organization is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak, please contact your Local Department of Public Health. Insured individuals may be able to obtain tests through their health insurance. Read more about how people with insurance can get tests here: CDPH How to Get Tested. Learn more about how people without insurance can get free tests here: No-Cost COVID-19 Testing (cdc.gov). 

CDPH recommends that organizations transition to the federal Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Partner Ordering Portal (HPOP) where tests are available to order through 2025. CDPH assisted almost 600 organizations with obtaining access to HPOP.  The deadline to request access to HPOP has been extended to April 30, 2025.  If you already received access to HPOP, please request tests through your login portal. If you are having issues accessing HPOP, or need to reset your password, please email OTCtesting@cdph.ca.gov for technical support.

Eligible California organizations for this program are entities that provide resources, services and/or care to the uninsured/underinsured and/or those over the age of 65, including:

  • Community based organizations (CBOs) that provide services and resources to the uninsured/underinsured, or those over the age of 65, including shelters, food banks, and faith-based organizations with food/clothing pantries and/or community outreach programs.
  • Licensed care facilities-including skilled nursing, DSS licensed residential care for the elderly, DSS licensed adult residential facilities, and DSS licensed adult day care.
  • Community health clinics, libraries, tribal entities, and farmworker organizations.
  • Government entities (including Fire, EMS, Agricultural Commissioner, etc.)

If you are an eligible organization and do not have an HPOP account, you can request access here:  California Application for Access to Federal Portal to Order COVID-19 At-Home Tests

If you previously requested access to HPOP during the last application period and did not receive your login credentials, please do not fill out the application again. Instead, send an email to OTCTesting@cdph.ca.gov and our team can assist you with login issues.

 

Planning for Tests

  • Eligible entities should order a 2–3-month supply of tests. Please do not order more tests than you can safely store.
  • Tests must be stored indoors and temperature-controlled (Range 35.6-86°F)
  • Test brands vary based on availability. Requests for specific brands cannot be considered.
  • Boxes contain 2 tests. Instructions for the specific test will be included in each box. Please order 2 tests per person that you would like to distribute tests to (Example: If you want to distribute tests to 100 people, please order 200 tests).
  • A case size is 12” L x 13” W x 11” H and a pallet size is 4 ft x 4 ft x 6 ft.
  • Email confirmations are sent upon order submission and approval.
  • Please allow 1-3 weeks for delivery.

 

Please verify your order for accuracy before you submit.

By placing this order, you agree to the following

Organization Information

Organization Point of Contact (Person Placing Order)

Delivery Point of Contact (Person Receiving the Shipment)

  • Provide direct phone number (cell phone is best) to coordinate delivery of testing materials
  • Be available at shipping address to receive during working hours

Delivery Information

Important: Please review and verify your address to avoid delays.

  • No P.O. Boxes; must be a street address
  • Must be in California
  • Delivery Point of Contact must be at the address to receive the shipment

Please consolidate orders when possible. Ship to a central location, like a headquarters or district office. If tests must be shipped to more than one location, submit a separate order for each address.

Test Information

  • Please order a 2-3 month supply for testing eligible participants at all locations for your organization.
  • Eligible participants are those that are uninsured, underinsured, or have poor access to medical care, or those at high risk of severe illness (immunocompromised, those over >65 years).
  • Please note: Routine COVID-19 testing is no longer required in non-high-risk and/or acute health care and long-term care settings.
  • 2 tests may be in one box. Please order the total number of tests needed for each individual to receive two tests. E.g., for 500 people request 1000 tests.