Walgreens and Labcorp Offer At-Home COVID-19 PCR Test Collection Kits At No Cost Nationwide

Walgreens and Labcorp, a leading global life sciences company, today announced the nationwideⁱ availability of Pixel by Labcorpⁱⁱ COVID-19 at-home collection kit, a PCR test available through Labcorp OnDemand at no cost to individuals who meet clinical guidelines*. Walgreens addition of the kits, which are provided in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will enable more communities to access reliable, convenient testing services when, where and how they need them.

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Walgreens and Labcorp today announced the nationwide availability of Pixel by Labcorp COVID-19 at-home collection kit, a PCR test available through Labcorp OnDemand at no cost to individuals who meet clinical guidelines. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Walgreens is focused on reducing barriers to health care, including cost and transportation,” said John Standley, president, Walgreens. “Through our continued partnership with Labcorp and HHS, communities will have better access to convenient COVID-19 PCR testing. This is particularly important for uninsured, socially vulnerable and medically underserved populations, who continue to be among those most impacted by COVID.”

How to Get a Pixel by Labcorp COVID-19 At-Home Collection Kit

• Visit walgreens.com/covid19testing to request a Labcorp COVID-19 at-home kit at no cost for individuals 2 years of age and older.
  • Individuals scheduling a testing appointment using the Walgreens online scheduler will see a pop-up with the option to request a COVID-19 at-home collection kit.
• Individuals will then be directed to Labcorp OnDemand, a health care platform that helps individuals manage their health and make more informed decisions. Once on the platform, customers will be prompted to answer eligibility questions and request a kit.
• Completed tests can be dropped off at more than 6,000 Walgreens locations or a FedEx drop off location using the pre-paid FedEx Priority Overnight bag provided.

“Expanding our offerings with Walgreens to provide Labcorp COVID-19 at-home collection kits to Walgreens customers makes testing within reach for more individuals across the country, including those communities that might otherwise have a harder time accessing health care,” said Brian Caveney, MD, chief medical officer and president, Labcorp Diagnostics. “As we begin seeing regions across the country loosen COVID-19 restrictions, testing will continue to play an important role as people increase pre-pandemic routine activities.”