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expiredNick12288 posted Dec 14, 2022 09:58 PM
expiredNick12288 posted Dec 14, 2022 09:58 PM

USPS: 4-Count At-Home COVID-19 Tests Kit

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USPS (per COVIDtests.gov) is offering 4-Count At-Home COVID-19 Tests Kit for Free when you provide your information/shipping through the USPS Portal. Delivery is free.

Thanks to community member Nick12288 for finding this deal

Here's what you need to know about your order:
  • Orders will ship free starting the week of December 19, 2022
  • Each order includes 4-Count individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
About Covid-19 Test Kits:
  • Are rapid antigen at-home tests, not PCR
  • Can be taken anywhere
  • Give results within 30 minutes (no lab drop-off required)
  • Work whether or not you have COVID-⁠19 symptoms
  • Work whether or not you are up to date on your COVID-⁠19 vaccines
  • Are also referred to as self-tests or over-the-counter (OTC) tests
  • Click here for additional FAQ

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Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this offer:
    • Offer valid for any U.S. household residents
  • Additional Notes:
    • Need help placing an order for your at-⁠home tests? Call 1-800-232-0233
    • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details

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USPS (per COVIDtests.gov) is offering 4-Count At-Home COVID-19 Tests Kit for Free when you provide your information/shipping through the USPS Portal. Delivery is free.

Thanks to community member Nick12288 for finding this deal

Here's what you need to know about your order:
  • Orders will ship free starting the week of December 19, 2022
  • Each order includes 4-Count individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
About Covid-19 Test Kits:
  • Are rapid antigen at-home tests, not PCR
  • Can be taken anywhere
  • Give results within 30 minutes (no lab drop-off required)
  • Work whether or not you have COVID-⁠19 symptoms
  • Work whether or not you are up to date on your COVID-⁠19 vaccines
  • Are also referred to as self-tests or over-the-counter (OTC) tests
  • Click here for additional FAQ

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this offer:
    • Offer valid for any U.S. household residents
  • Additional Notes:
    • Need help placing an order for your at-⁠home tests? Call 1-800-232-0233
    • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details

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rabidrobin
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FYI they did extend the expiration date for a lot of tests:

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devic...stic-tests.
vsauce
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If you have someone 65+ you can get them for free at the pharmacy. Tested working in multiple blue states
zedster
351 Posts
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most insurance still offers 8 free tests a month, check with your pharmacy network

https://www.cvs.com/shop/home-hea...covid-test

https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/otc

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Dec 17, 2022 03:40 PM
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ultimatewarriorDec 17, 2022 03:40 PM
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My test kits have been shipped and should be arriving on Monday.

Nice!
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Dec 19, 2022 01:57 AM
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Walstar2
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Dec 19, 2022 01:57 AM
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I've been collecting these. I bet in like 50 years these will be worth something as an interesting historical relic.
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Dec 19, 2022 04:56 AM
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tim_841Dec 19, 2022 04:56 AM
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Not trying to be political, what value does the COVID self-tests have at this point over a flu or RSV test? They aren't accepted as proper testing as far as I heard and really only serve for self ease.
We did buy strep tests before the pandemic, only because it was CONSTANTLY revolving around the school. Tried to save the doctors time, but the pandemic started and we hadn't got strep in a few years.
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Dec 19, 2022 07:37 PM
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gezzuzzDec 19, 2022 07:37 PM
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Covid test.. super retro
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Dec 20, 2022 01:16 AM
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QueensGambitDec 20, 2022 01:16 AM
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Just received the tests in the mail via USPS. They expire this FEBRUARY. Versus I've gotten free tests recently from CVS through my insurance that expire in May and August. Also the tests the government is sending us we're made in FEB 2022. What the hell were they doing with these hoarding them?
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Dec 20, 2022 02:05 AM
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loveswolfsDec 20, 2022 02:05 AM
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thanks
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TidalWaveOneDec 20, 2022 04:06 PM
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Quote from QueensGambit :
What the hell were they doing with these hoarding them?
Maybe keeping/producing them in case there was another big surge or need for them this winter?

You know, if there's a big surge this winter and they didn't make/have enough tests then people would be complaining that they should have made more tests and been prepared.

On the other hand, you make a bunch of tests and there is no big need/surge for them them people complain they were stoopid and made too many tests for no reason.
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Dec 20, 2022 07:26 PM
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Nick12288
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Dec 20, 2022 07:26 PM
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Quote from QueensGambit :
Just received the tests in the mail via USPS. They expire this FEBRUARY. Versus I've gotten free tests recently from CVS through my insurance that expire in May and August. Also the tests the government is sending us we're made in FEB 2022. What the hell were they doing with these hoarding them?
Did you check to see if the expiration dates of the brand you have was extended? Most likely was. Site is in original post.

Also how long do you need them for? I plan on taking one once per week just so I don't pass it along to a bunch of coworkers if I got it but didn't realize yet
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Dec 21, 2022 03:11 AM
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carlbsDec 21, 2022 03:11 AM
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My tests were received today, lot #F41278 with expiration 3-11-23; FDA website does not indicate they have a longer shelf life.
Yeah, they are free but don't last long. My guess is these could have been sitting around in some warehouse since they were made April 1, 2022…almost 9 months ago.
Dec 21, 2022 03:16 AM
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carlbsDec 21, 2022 03:16 AM
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Quote from Hyrax :
These test are mailed to you faulty. These need to be in controlled room temperature for them to work. Sitting in your mailbox in winter weather makes these worthless
True that. Temp range goes from 59-86 degrees and these were sitting in my mailbox in 37 degree weather for 8 hours today.
However I just found this from Yahoo News:

Quidel: QuickVue-At-Home
QuickVue tests should be stored between 59 to 86 degrees. But according to a statement the company sent out to the media, the company "has performed studies that demonstrate the product performs as expected under different temperature conditions (i.e., heated and frozen conditions) encountered during shipping."
Last edited by carlbs December 20, 2022 at 08:23 PM.
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Dec 22, 2022 12:35 AM
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XXYRADec 22, 2022 12:35 AM
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Thank you for sharing
Dec 22, 2022 11:06 AM
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mcshagginDec 22, 2022 11:06 AM
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Can you use your own sterile swab? I have trust issues.
Dec 22, 2022 03:03 PM
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TidalWaveOneDec 22, 2022 03:03 PM
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Quote from carlbs :
My tests were received today, lot #F41278 with expiration 3-11-23; FDA website does not indicate they have a longer shelf life.
Yeah, they are free but don't last long. My guess is these could have been sitting around in some warehouse since they were made April 1, 2022…almost 9 months ago.
This site says it was extended to 2023-03-23.... funny that the extension was so short though (12 days).
https://www.fda.gov/media/162056/download
Dec 28, 2022 01:11 PM
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khmerscholarDec 28, 2022 01:11 PM
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Quote from TidalWaveOne :
This site says it was extended to 2023-03-23.... funny that the extension was so short though (12 days).
https://www.fda.gov/media/162056/download
My lot # is F41092 with printed expiration date of 2023-02-16. It's extension date is 2023-06-16, so I have a few more months with it.

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Jan 09, 2023 10:26 AM
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wildpig1234Jan 09, 2023 10:26 AM
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anyone knows whats the brand name of the test kits? wonder if it's from abbott, which is what i got at the local walgreen

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