Table 3.
Comparison of different types of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments–waived SARS-CoV-2 point-of-care test29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35
| Diagnostic test | Manufacturer | Diagnostic test type | Time for results | Specimen collection type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID NOW COVID-19 test | Abbott | Molecular | 13 min | Throat, nasal, or nasopharyngeal swab |
| Accula SARS-CoV-2 test | Mesa Biotech Inc | Molecular | 30 min | Throat or nasal swab |
| Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 test | Cepheid | Molecular | 30 min | Oropharyngeal, nasal, or midturbinate swab or nasal wash or aspirate |
| Cue COVID-19 test | Cue Health Inc | Molecular | 25 min | Nasal swab |
| Sofia 2 SARS Antigen FIA test | Quidel | Antigen | 15 min | Nasopharyngeal or nasal swab |
| BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 | Becton, Dickinson and Company | Antigen | 15 min | Nasal swab |
Abbreviations used: SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; COVID-19, coronavirus disease.