The Best At-Home COVID Tests You Can Buy At Walmart

As much as we try to convince ourselves that every COVID wave will be the last, we’re now seeing a rise in cases thanks to the BA.2 variant. Luckily, if you’re vaxxed and boosted, your chances of getting severely ill are extremely low, but testing is still important to help protect vulnerable populations.

When the omicron variant tore through the country in December and January, getting an at-home test was nearly impossible. But that’s not the case at the moment. Now’s the time to stock up on at-home tests while they’re still available at certain stores, including Walmart, which has 11 excellent options, including antigen at-home rapid tests and PCR tests that you can mail away.

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BinaxNow’s Rapid Test

This testing kit, which contains two tests total, requires a shallow nasal swab and will provide results within 15 minutes. And if you want to report your results (always a good idea!), you can do so via an app.

Get a 2-pack for $19.88

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iHealth’s Antigen Rapid Test

This four-step test will give you results in 15 minutes. With two tests total, the absorbent swab tip, made from soft foam, makes collecting a sample very efficient — which also means that you don’t need to go deep into your nasal cavity.

Get a 2-pack for $17.98.

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InteliSwab’s Rapid Test

This test requires less than a minute of hands-on time, making it easy to use. It also allows for a shallow nasal swab.

Get a 2-pack for $19.97.

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On/Go’s Tech-Enabled Rapid Tests

With bright packaging and a compatible mobile app, it’s fair to say that this COVID test stands out in the crowd. Results are also available in 10 minutes — which is faster than the standard 15 minutes — and the app gives you step-by-step instructions, meaning you don’t have to spend your time squinting at a pamphlet.

Get a 2-pack for $24.88.

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Quidel QuickVue’s At-Home COVID Test

QuickVue’s COVID test provides results within 10 minutes, and although each package only contains two tests, each one can be used twice over a two- to three-day period — so you’ll get more bang for your buck.

Get a 2-pack for $23.99.

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Ellume’s Rapid Test Kit

This home test uses fluorescent technology — which was previously used by doctors — to detect COVID infections with accuracy, and it connects to a specially-designed mobile app. And if you’re testing little ones, Ellume’s test comes with a child adapter, dropper and processions fluid.

Get it for $34.99.

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DxTerity’s Home PCR Test

If you have a little bit of time on your hands, want to skip the nasal swab, and are willing to pay a bit more, DxTerity’s home PCR test will deliver accurate results via a saliva sample. Only a small amount of saliva is needed, and it comes with a prepaid shipping label. Results are available within 24 to 72 hours.

Get it for $95.

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myLab’s At-Home Test Kit With Saliva or Nasal Sample

Similar to DxTerity’s test, after collecting a saliva sample in less than five minutes, you can send in your sample via free overnight shipping and receive your results PCR online between within 24 to 48 hours. There’s also a nasal swab version available, which is slightly less expensive.

Get the saliva sample kit for $159.Get the nasal swab kit for $99.

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Simplicity’s COVID-19 Home Collection Kit

Another PCR testing option, this home testing kit uses a nasal swab rather than saliva samples. So while it may be less comfortable, it’s also a bit less expensive. Simplicity’s test comes with a free overnight shipping label, and results are available within 24-48 hours.

Get it for $85.

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DxTerity’s PCR 10-pack

If you love buying in bulk and don’t want to think about purchasing new tests for a while, Dxterity’s PCR 10-pack could be a great option for you.

Get a 10-pack for $900.

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Quidel QuickVue’s 45-Pack

If you’d rather buy rapid tests in bulk (rather than PCR tests), Quickvue’s 45-pack will ensure that you don’t have to stock up on new tests for a while.

Get a 45-pack for $1,079.55.