Free Rapid At-Home Testing

[Aloha_Shooter]

https://covid19.colorado.gov/covid-19-testing-at-home

Colorado is letting people order Binax At-Home rapid test kits. This is probably going to be pretty expensive for the state in the long run but at first blush, I think it's a good thing to give people peace-of-mind over possible encounters.

I would like the program to have an automatic sunset with a forced decision by legislature and state department of health to extend by 3- or 6-month increments but otherwise it seems to me this is something we need to get past the fear porn.

[theGinsue]

As a "Pure Blood", I've recently been required to provide proof of weekly testing.

I was notified of the requirement too late to receive standard testing and submit the results by the deadline so a coworker provided me with a Binax At-Home Test to use (as he did). My Program Manager informed my coworker that this test would only be allowed this 1 time - after that all tests needed to be from an established testing center taken within 72 hours of submitting the results (which means every Saturday, like yesterday, I will be needing to get tested).

Anyone considering ordering these tests needs to be aware of the process. When you initiate the process at the link above you think you're done - nope. I used the link above on Monday then yesterday (Saturday) I received an email with additional requirements (see below). Once I completed those requirements my order was complete.

I'll update this post once I receive the tests (4 tests in a box) to give everyone an idea of the time involved from initial action to test receipt.


Hello,

Thank you for enrolling in the State of Colorado?s COVID Testing Rapid at Home program! In 24 hours, you will be able to go to our online portal (https://covidathometesting.colorado.gov/) and order your first kit of tests. The test kit will be shipped directly to your home. The kit includes four tests. Test kits will not be sent to you on an automatically recurring basis.

To get started, click this link in 24 hours (https://covidathometesting.colorado.gov/) and fill out the following information:

Your organization name
Your role
Colorado mailing address
Email address

Please review this document for test logistics and ordering information. Additional information and resources can be found on our website. Please review this document once you have your COVID-19 test result:

Rapid At-Home Antigen Test_ What To Do


Overall, using the tests was relatively easy, BUT the instructions are very precise in how you perform the test. If you want an accurate test, READ & FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. With reading the instructions, etc. the entire process took me about 1/2 hour (give or take). ETA: Now that I know HOW to perform the test, per instructions, any follow-on tests I may take should only take about 15-20 minutes.


ETA (20211128/2220L):
Received the shipment notification for my At-Home Tests - should be here by Tuesday. Attached the content of the shipping notification (with a minor adjustment to the "Ship To" info)
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[mahabali]

Thanks for posting. I filled out the form days ago, but have still not received the email link to actually order the tests.

[theGinsue]

I don't know if these have any sort of shelf life but as Aloha_Shooter said, having them on hand can offer piece of mind if you expect you were exposed. Be aware that it could take a couple/few days after exposure to actually get a positive result (which is why there are 4 tests in an order).

Given that the State is giving these away, I suspect the program won't last too long (at least the "free" part) and they may become out-of-stock quickly. If you're interested at all, I recommend you order these as soon as you can.

Thank you to Aloha_Shooter for providing this information to the community.

[Grant H.]

My current, but soon to be ex, employer is requiring that all "Pure Bloods" enter the building via one specific entrance, test daily, and wear a mask 100% of the time no matter current state/local mandates. The tainted ones can enter/leave through any door. No mask if not required by state/local mandates.

They are using the Binax test, but decided to not put the instructions there.

As Ginsue said, the timing and details of the test for an "accurate" test are pretty extensive and precise. Get to sit there and stare at any others testing like "unclean lepers" for 15-20 minutes.

[eddiememphis]

It says you are required to report the result?

[fitz19d]

Pure blood reporting in.

I think the correct terminology for the others is Mudblood. Extra triggers Harry potter fans.

I wish my federal mandate had a testing out.

[sampson]

It says you are required to report the result?To who?

[eddiememphis]

To who?



Step 5: Report your test results to public health.
Report your positive results and recent close contacts to public health to ensure you and your
contacts receive the most up-to-date recommendations and resources, like testing and
monoclonal antibody therapy.
● To report your positive test result to public health, go to
covidbinax.colorado.gov/login and select test type ?At-home antigen - self reported?
(see image below) to report your positive test result.

[Ramsker]

I picked up a few of the Binax tests at Walgreens. I think it was about $25 per box and there are 2 kits per box, if you are buying out of pocket. The instructions are definitely specific . . . have to do things a certain way in a certain order and for a certain amount of time. But it's pretty simple once you do it the first time. My son had to test because one of his coworkers tested positive. I tested myself twice in the last week because I caught a cold and just wanted to make sure it wasn't COVID . . . both times negative.

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[Jimmy]

I finally got around to completing my request today. They said they'll be to me tomorrow. We'll see.

[Vic Tory]

To you people being told to get the jab or provide regular proof of testing....

Do you have any legal protections? I mean do the employers accept any liability if you have jab problems?

Also, are any of your co-workers talking about organizing some sort of class action legal move?

______________


I'm self-employed and semi-retired, so none of this (really) applies to me. If a client told me the jab or the test was required, I'm in a position I can tell them, "Thanks. We're done with our business relationship."

But I'm sick of watching younger people be jerked around by these phony emergency policies....

[theGinsue]

It says you are required to report the result?


Yes, but... As seen eddiememphis' post, you only have to report Positive test results, which everyone is supposed to do anyway (all the testing centers report this info).



Pure blood reporting in.

I think the correct terminology for the others is Mudblood. Extra triggers Harry potter fans.

I wish my federal mandate had a testing out.


I'm currently under a "medical accommodation" through mid-March (have to be "fully vax'd" by then). As a .gov contractor I don't know if I'd get the testing option otherwise.




To you people being told to get the jab or provide regular proof of testing....

Do you have any legal protections? I mean do the employers accept any liability if you have jab problems?

Also, are any of your co-workers talking about organizing some sort of class action legal move?

______________


I'm self-employed and semi-retired, so none of this (really) applies to me. If a client told me the jab or the test was required, I'm in a position I can tell them, "Thanks. We're done with our business relationship."

But I'm sick of watching younger people be jerked around by these phony emergency policies....


Legal protections or employer accepting liability? Nope, not for me. My corporation accepts the "it's totally safe" bs and while they require the vax it's essentially "at your own risk" to get it. I do get an "opt out" option - from being employed by my current employer (and truly any other who operate in my field).

[Ramsker]

To you people being told to get the jab or provide regular proof of testing....

Do you have any legal protections? I mean do the employers accept any liability if you have jab problems?

Also, are any of your co-workers talking about organizing some sort of class action legal move?

______________


I'm self-employed and semi-retired, so none of this (really) applies to me. If a client told me the jab or the test was required, I'm in a position I can tell them, "Thanks. We're done with our business relationship."

But I'm sick of watching younger people be jerked around by these phony emergency policies....

Our HR just sent out "the email" the other day with the update on the vax policy. We have interactions with govt, so they're going to require proof of vaccination by mid Jan. There is no testing option. There is a path to medical exemption (details haven't been shared yet) and religious (I wouldn't hold my breath that they approve many of these). Outside of that, if you're not exempted or vaxxed by the date, you're going to be placed on unpaid leave for 2 weeks to let you think about it . . . and then terminated after that period ends if you're not poked.

I'm fully jabbed and boosted, so it's a done deal for me. I am not aware of anyone personally who isn't but will be interesting to see how this goes and how many people lose their jobs over this. We have tons of remote workers, so this is stupid on so many levels.

[Aloha_Shooter]

I don't think these at-home tests are supervised so they are meant to be used for the user's knowledge and peace-of-mind, not as proof for travel or other reasons. Having the test on hand would allow you to make semi-informed decisions about possibly being a carrier after an exposure (since we all know that vaccinated and even recovered people can still be carriers after a new exposure).

I didn't start a new thread to go over all tha arguments about the current tyrannical policies and procedures, just to let our community know of an option they may wish to exercise. Ignore this if you don't want to participate in this program.

[Vic Tory]

BTW, am I the only one who mis-read the title of this thread?

The first few times I thought I was seeing, "Free Rapid Fire At-Home Testing."

[Aloha_Shooter]

I was hesitant to register for this because they want a Google address to verify your identity and I didn't want to tie that to my normal email address. I'm still kicking myself over completing it anyway but found the final webpage curious:


Thank you for initiating a Rapid At-Home order. Your request has been received and is being reviewed. Once approved, you will receive an email confirming you can place an order through the portal. If you try to order in the portal before you’ve received your confirmation email, you will receive an error message. The Rapid At-Home testing program is designed for regular screening. If you have symptoms, believe you have been exposed to COVID-19 or need immediate testing, please visit one of the more than 100 free community testing sites across the state: https://covid19.colorado.gov/testing. Thank you for doing your part to slow disease transmission.

If it's designed for regular screening rather than self-awareness then there should be a monitoring component to this test. The one time I've had to use one of the free community testing sites (due to someone at a meeting I attended being diagnosed as positive the day after the meeting), it was a real pain in the butt to get an appointment and then I didn't get my test administered for an hour and half or so after my designated appointment time. I now kind of question what the purpose of this program is, other than as PR for the governor and to establish more money going through the CO Dept of Health.

[hollohas]

We've been buying the at home tests out-of-pocket most of this year. We keep a few boxes on hand. We've used them to be responsible citizens. If the kids are showing symptoms, we test before sending back to school. Same for the wife and I. We tested once earlier this year back when she had a mild fever. We ended up all being positive via at home test and later 4/5 of us confirmed to have antibodies via lab test.

We don't report COVID test results to ANYONE. It's our information only to make sure we don't send someone out with covid. We've also given the test kits to friends who wanted to test they or their kids without getting put into the database that's used to justify continued loss of freedom.

We've been buying them $14 per 2-pack at Walmart. I told my company I'd personally pay $28/month to buy my own weekly tests and do it in the HR office each Monday of it means I won't get fired if/when they ever get forced into requiring shots.

[hollohas]

Best deal around guys and gals.
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[Ramsker]

Best deal around guys and gals.
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Damn . . . hadn't even gotten around to checking Walmart or anywhere else for these. Should have figured that would be a good place to look for cheaper pricing. Just ordered some more. Thanks!

[Grant H.]

To you people being told to get the jab or provide regular proof of testing....

Do you have any legal protections? I mean do the employers accept any liability if you have jab problems?

Also, are any of your co-workers talking about organizing some sort of class action legal move?


Absolutely no protections.

Employer holds no liability, and no accountability if there are adverse reactions.
Medical Facility that administers the jab is free and clear.
Jab manufacturers are liability free.
.gov is liability free.

I had zero choice, get the jab or lose my job. No testing options, despite the EO stating that as an option for fed contractors. Religious exemption was denied (anecdotally, no one that I am aware of has gotten an approved religious exemption). I opted to find a different job. Thankfully, having maintained my friendships in the O/G world, I was able to line up a new job with better pay, similar to better benefits, and a tailored to me position.