The iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test has a Use by date that can be found on the back of the box next to a QR code.
The Use by date is in YYYY-MM-DD format.
However, this date on the box may no longer be accurate as we have received three separate 3-month extensions to our use by date from the FDA.
The extensions granted might not be reflected on the packaging of the test kit depending on when the test kit was manufactured; or if there is a relabel, when the relabel was applied.
For the most up to date information, please use our lot number lookup tool found at ihealthlabs.com/expiry
The whole kit's Use by date is determined by whichever component expires the soonest - the test card.
When the study team submits requests for extending the Use by date, it's about the test card's performance.
Using an iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test that is past it's extended Use by date may produce invalid or inaccurate test results.
We will continue to apply to the FDA for shelf-life extensions every three months based on our stability studies, and the new shelf-lives for our tests will apply to tests already produced as well as future production.
The most recent FDA extension letter can be found at:
https://www.fda.gov/media/164513/download
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https://ihealthlabs.com/pages/shipping-and-returns
We cannot replace or refund iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test kits that are about to pass its Use by date or have already passed its Use by date.
The exception is if you purchased an iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test and received at test with less than 30 days remaining on its Use by date, we can provide a replacement.
Please contact support@ihealthlabs.com to submit a replacement request.
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Terms:
Use by date - the last date that the iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid test is trusted to provide an accurate test result.
Shelf life - The amount of time, from the date of manufacture, that the iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test is trusted to provide an accurate test result.
Other helpful Links:
FDA Frequently Asked Questions
FDA list of Authorized At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests