Point-of-Care (POC) COVID-19 Antigen Testing

Point-of-Care Antigen testing offers a rapid and reliable solution for COVID-19 testing in settings where multiple people may need to test.

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health (SBCDPH) is offering free COVID-19 Point-of-Care (POC) Antigen test kits; these tests are CLIA-waived tests and can be used at eligible facilities. Facilities must have a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) Certificate, and access to the CALREDIE system for reporting positive test results.

Facilities eligible to receive POC test kits include:

• Hospitals
• Urgent Cares associate with FQHC’s
• Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)
• Long-term care facilities and nursing homes
• Community Health Centers
• Tribal communities
• Migrant Health Centers
• Health Care for the Homeless
• Health Centers for Residents of Public Housing, and Rural Health Clinics

Important FDA Expiration Date Information:

The FDA has extended the expiration dates for Professional CLIA-waived BinaxNow Antigen tests. Please see the chart on the right side of the page to view the latest expiration information.

Call the COVID-19 Antigen Testing Program at: (909) 531-0516 or via email at [email protected] for more information or questions.