As of February 29, 2024, CDPH At-Home Testing Program has come to an end for most organizations.
Local health departments (LHDs), skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and elder care facilities can request at-home tests until June 30, 2024, or when testing resources are exhausted, to support populations who are high risk for severe disease.
If you are an eligible facility, you can order at-home tests here: At-Home Test Order Form
Professional CLIA-waived tests are available for facilities with their own CLIA-waiver and state facility license through June 30, 2024. See order form here: CLIA Antigen Testing Program For Facilities with their Own-CLIA
If you are experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak, please contact your Local Department of Public Health.
Other ways to obtain free/low-cost COVID-19 Tests for Individuals
- Insured? You may be able to obtain tests from your insurance (details vary, contact your plan). Read more about how people with insurance can get free tests here: CDPH How to Get Tested
Federal resources for Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
The Federal COVID-19 Testing Supply Program for Schools is continuing to provide at-home COVID-19 tests for LEAs for the 2024-25 school year. Please register for the COVID-19 Testing Supply Program to receive program updates. To learn more about this Federal program, please refer to this letter to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) Regarding the COVID-19 Testing Supply Program
Los Angeles County organizations can access at-home testing resources through LA County Department of Public Health. For more information, please visit LA County At-Home Testing Resources.
If you have questions, please email us at OTCTesting@cdph.ca.gov
Additional resources and videos:
Video of children self-swabbing
Video of self-swabbing for COVID-19
