LUCIRA® by Pfizer COVID-19 & Flu Home Test
- Exp. Date: 2025-07-20
- Quickly test, with results in only 30 minutes.
- Convenient 2-in-1 Testing: LUCIRA® by Pfizer is the first and only molecular test for both COVID-19 and Flu A/B authorized for use in the comfort of your own home.
- Easy-to-Use Lab Testing at Home: LUCIRA® by Pfizer is powered by modern lab technology available at home in 3 simple steps: Swab, Stir, and Detect.
- Modern testing technology in 3 easy steps.
The LUCIRA® by Pfizer COVID-19 & Flu Home Test and lab-based PCR tests are both molecular tests. These tests detect genetic material called RNA from target viruses. However, molecular tests can do this in different ways. LUCIRA® by Pfizer COVID-19 & Flu Home Test uses a technology called RT-LAMP, or reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification. If COVID-19 and/or Flu A/B is present in your sample, the test identifies and copies, or amplifies, the virus’s genetic material millions of times. This is all done at one consistent temperature, allowing it to be done at home. The fact that the LUCIRA® by Pfizer COVID-19 & Flu Home Test can run at one consistent temperature is a main reason why the diagnostic amplification ability normally associated with lab-based PCR machines can now be found in a convenient, at-home test that is powered by 2 AA batteries.
FAQs
No specialized medical training is required to run the Lucira® by Pfizer COVID-19 & flu home test. The instructions are included in the package and are all that you need to learn how to run the test. Please read the instructions first. For this test to work properly, you must follow each step.
The Lucira® by Pfizer COVID-19 & flu home test and lab-based PCR tests are both molecular tests. These tests detect genetic material called RNA from a target virus. However, molecular tests can do this in different ways. Lucira® by Pfizer COVID-19 & flu home test uses a technology called RT-LAMP, or reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification.
Once. Lucira® by Pfizer is a single-use test only.
The shelf life for the Lucira® by Pfizer COVID-19 & flu home test is 18 months. Please be sure to check the expiration date of your individual test on the back of the box.
Yes. Always follow up with your healthcare provider after performing an at-home test. They will be able to tell you more about what your results mean. If you do not have a primary care doctor, Lucira® Connect can help you connect to a telehealth service* and speak with a doctor from the comfort of home.
If you do not follow the steps exactly as outlined in the instructions, there is a chance you may get an incorrect or invalid test result. If you think you’ve made a mistake, perform another test with a new kit, paying close attention to the process instructions.
Depending on your insurance coverage, Lucira® by Pfizer COVID-19 & flu home test may be reimbursable under your health plan benefits.
Pfizer performs routine surveillance of emerging SARS-CoV-2 and flu strains and will continue to monitor the situation with emerging variants.
