Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
At-Home COVID-19 tests have a shelf life, and if yours has been sitting in the medicine cabinet for some time, you’ll want to make sure it’s as accurate as the day it was packaged. And a handful has expiration dates that have been extended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Click the link to see the manufacturer's extended expiration dates: [fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list]
Using expired testing kits could lead to false results.
Disclaimer: This video is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. FDIHB recommends that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.
At-Home COVID-19 tests have a shelf life, and if yours has been sitting in the medicine cabinet for some time, you’ll want to make sure it’s as accurate as the day it was packaged. And a handful has expiration dates that have been extended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Click the link to see the manufacturer's extended expiration dates: [fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list]
Using expired testing kits could lead to false results.
Disclaimer: This video is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. FDIHB recommends that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.
