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FDA Warning Stops Rapid Antigen Test and a Rapid Antibody Test

FDA Warning Stops Rapid Antigen Test and a Rapid Antibody Test

1/28/22 — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication warning people to stop using the Empowered Diagnostics CovClear COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test and ImmunoPass COVID-19 Neutralizing Antibody Rapid Test. These tests were distributed with labeling indicating they are authorized by the FDA, but neither test has been authorized, cleared, or approved by the FDA for distribution or use in the United States. The FDA is concerned about the potentially higher risk of false results when using unauthorized tests. Read the FDA safety communication.