Can you use an at-home COVID-19 test past its expiration date — and can it be extended?


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-10-11 15:15:51">October 11, 2024 at 3:15 p.m.</time>

Can you use an at-home COVID-19 test past its expiration date — and can it be extended?{ai:summary}<p>At-home COVID-19 tests may not be reliable past their expiration date, though some manufacturers have extended these dates under certain conditions. Users should check for any updates from the manufacturer regarding validity and accuracy.</p><p>#health</p>

Do at-home COVID tests actually expire?

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