COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests (self-test kits)

Rapid antigen tests are a valuable tool that can be used to assess and monitor for COVID-19 infection. Self-test kits use a shallow swab to collect samples from the throat and nose and can provide results in as little as 15 minutes.

If you have tested positive on a rapid antigen test, it is recommended to stay home until symptoms approve and follow the steps outlined for positive cases, including notification of close contacts.

All Residents and Visitors of PEI are encouraged to access Rapid Antigen Tests as needed. Test kits are available through a variety of locations.      

Availability is dependent on supply. A new supply of tests is available that have a longer expiry date in 2026. Test kits may be available at the following locations: 

• 9 Access PEI locations

• Provincial Public Library locations

• Provincial Visitor Information and Destination Centres (check website for dates/hours of operation)

• Select Community Pharmacies across PEI choosing to stock them

Storage notes

Rapid tests should NOT be stored in vehicles or areas of your home/business where the temperature may go below 2 Celsius. The temperature of a COVID -19 rapid test must stay between 2 - 30 degrees (kitchen, bathroom and bedroom are good places to store the test kit until you use it).

Four Rapid Antigen Tests are available to the public.

• Flowflex^TM Rapid Antigen Test (blue and white)
• SD Biosensor Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Test (pink and white)

• BTNX Rapid Response™ (green)

• Abbott Panbio™ Rapid Antigen Tests (blue and white)

This video shows how to self-administer the test, regardless of which test you have.

Additional information

• FLOWFLEX^_TM COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test 
• SD Biosensor Rapid Antigen COVID-19 test (pink and white)
• BTNX Rapid Response™ (green)
• Abbott Panbio™ Rapid Antigen test (blue and white)