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Baylor Genetics has launched an at-home collection kit for COVID-19 that is available to people nationwide. The lab says it will provide results of the test within 48 hours.
Individuals who want a test can request one directly from Baylor Genetics without the need to go to their doctor. To qualify for testing, people must complete an online questionnaire which is then reviewed by one of Baylor Genetics' healthcare providers. After review, and based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the healthcare provider will confirm if the at-home test is appropriate.
Baylor Genetics validated its first test for COVID-19 in June 2020 and has continued to focus on efforts to help prevent the spread of the disease. Some of these efforts include unique partnerships with the City of Houston and Rice University.
Baylor Genetics' test has one of the highest sensitivity (true positive) and specificity (true negative) rates for identifying an active coronavirus infection for its COVID-19 test. The test is available for $119 and includes the collection kit with a nasal swab, media, shipping materials, a pre-paid label for overnight shipping, and detailed instructions for sample collection.
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