Binax NOW Antigen Tests Available to Order Through the Federal Government
This bulletin is being sent to local health officers; tribal health directors; long-term care, nursing home and assisted living providers; and key DHS staff.
Attn: Nursing Home and Assisted Living Providers
Long-term care facilities, nursing homes or assisted living facilities can request BinaxNOW tests through the federal government to help meet antigen testing needs. To begin a request for BinaxNOW tests, email HHSbinax@hhs.gov. U.S. Health and Human Services has indicated that their turnaround time on orders is two weeks.
Additionally, PCR test supplies are available to order through DHS at this time. The processing of PCR tests generally takes 2-3 days, though heightened demand may increase this timeframe.
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