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# Follow At-Home Covid-19 Test Instructions: FDA
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/follow-at-home-covid-19-test-instructions-fda/
- Published: 2022-03-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T17:37:05.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5151402

An FDA safety communication alerts people that there is a potential for harm if authorized at-home Covid-19 tests are not used according to the manufacturer’s test instructions. The online [document](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/use-and-store-home-covid-19-tests-properly-avoid-potential-harm-fda-safety-communication?ref=fdaweb.com) also reminds people to keep the tests out of reach of children and pets.

“Incorrect use of FDA authorized at-home Covid-19 tests can cause harm if, for example, the liquid solutions in the test touch a person’s skin or eye or if the parts of the test such as small vials containing the liquid solutions are swallowed,” the communication says.

The notice says FDA has received reports of injuries caused by incorrect use of at-home Covid-19 tests including: 

· injuries caused by people accidentally putting liquid test solution in their eyes when small vials of test solution were mistaken for eye drops;

· injuries caused by placing nasal collection swabs into the liquid solution before swabbing the nose; and

· injuries caused by children putting test parts in their mouths and swallowing the liquid test solution.

The notice contains safety recommendations for at-home storage and use.