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Abbott $5 Antigen Test EAU Approved
- sradman 6y agoAtlantic article A New Era of Coronavirus Testing Is About to Begin [1]. Compared to Michael Mina's ideal "lick-a-stick" $1 saliva test, the Abbott BinaxNOW: - costs $5 per test/card - uses a nasal swab (less intrusive than long nasopharyngeal swab) - can't be self-administered at home; nurse/technician required - QR code on card together with smartphone app provide a Pass system [1] https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2020/08/abbott-covid-19-rapid-tests-trump/615826/ https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2020/08/abbott-c...