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Over the counter covid test. Self test can be taken at home. Easy to use and produces rapid result. You can use test, regardless of vaccination status or symptoms. Follow Manufactures instruction for performing the test. Consider using self-test before indoor gatherings with people not in your house hold. Positive self test results mean that the test detected the virus you likely infected. To avoid spreading isolate for 10 days and wear a mask if you go in contact with other. Report to your health provider and any close contacts. A negative self test result means that the test did not detect the virus and you may not have an infection but it doesn't rule out infection. Repeat test within a few days to confidently know you are not infected. More information visit Michigan.gov/coronavirus. For complete at home testing guidelines visit bit.ly/AtHomeTesting.
Testing is an important tool to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. If you have symptoms or have been in contact with someone suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19, you should be tested regardless of your vaccination status. Consider using a self-test before joining indoor gatherings with others who are not in your household. Testing is an important part of the strategy to keep kids in school, employees safe, and vulnerable populations protected. Positive Results Note: Day 0 is the day symptoms appeared, or if no symptoms, the date of the positive test. If you test positive, it is important that you take steps right away to protect family, friends, coworkers, and others around you. Negative Results A negative self-test result means that the test did not detect the virus and you are likely not infected at the time you conducted the test. If you tested while you had symptoms and followed instructions carefully, a negative result means your current illness is probably not COVID-19. We still recommend that individuals with symptoms should stay at home and avoid contact with others (see the graphic above if you have been exposed to COVID-19). Error, Canceled or Invalid Result You may try a different at-home test or go to a testing site, which can be located on the MDHHS COVID-19 Testing Website. If you are ill, wear a mask and avoid other people except to get testing or medical care. If you have questions about test results, the need to quarantine or isolate, or how to notify contacts call MI COVID HELP (866-806-3447). More information is available at www.michigan.gov/containcovid. If you have concerns or questions about your personal health, contact your doctor, healthcare provider, or an urgent care facility.