COVID-19 Point-of-Care (POC) antigen tests offer a rapid and reliable solution for COVID-19 testing in settings where multiple people may need to test. This type of antigen test is performed by someone other than the individual being tested, or the results of the test are interpreted by someone other than the individual being tested. COVID-19 POC antigen tests are Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) waived tests. This means that they have been determined by the CDC or FDA to be a simple test with low risk for error. Facilities administering COVID-19 POC antigen tests must have a CLIA Certificate.
Please use the page to learn more about POC testing and CLIA certificates.
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health (SBCDPH) is offering free COVID-19 POC antigen tests to eligible facilities. Interested facilities must have a CLIA Certificate and access to the CalREDIE system for reporting positive results.
Facilities eligible to receive POC test kits include:
• Hospitals
• 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 contact us via email at [email protected] for more information or questions.