Rapid testing for DSS Licensed Facilities and Community Organizations reaching people who are uninsured or with limited access to health care. Use the table below to read about the different testing options and use the Application Link to apply.
Note: The CLIA-Waived Antigen Testing program is not currently accepting new applications.
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Rapid Self-Testing
(Can be used in a workplace)
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Rapid Organization-Administered
Testing
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Type of test
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At-Home (OTC) Antigen Tests (results in 15 minutes)
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CLIA-waived Antigen (results in 15 minutes)
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Application Link
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Detection
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Rapidly identifies higher levels of virus
(when most spreading happens)
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Rapidly identifies higher levels of virus
(when more spreading happens)
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Ages
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Ages 2 and up on average
(depends on brand; please check IFU)
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Ages 4 and up
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Cal-OSHA
Compliant
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Yes, if Cal-OSHA instructions are followed
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Yes
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Number of tests per Week
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Any
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20 or more
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Cost
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Free, no insurance billing
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Free, no insurance billing
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Who swabs nose?
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Self-swabbing or parent/guardian
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Self-swabbing
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Who runs test?
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Each person (or their parent/guardian)
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Your trained people run and report the test
(about 5 person hours for 50 tests)
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Staff/Time
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No extra staff
No training
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2 or more people from your organization
Free CDPH online training (~2 hours)
See all requirements HERE
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Reporting
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No mandatory reporting but may report for Cal-OSHA requirements. Possible telehealth treatment link.
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Mandatory. Your trained people enter results. Possible telehealth treatment link.
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