The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has COVID-19 rapid antigen tests available for deployment. For a limited time, LTCFs are eligible to request and to receive a one-time bulk shipment of OraSure Inteliswab COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. The antigen tests are intended to supplement the facility’s existing on-site testing program. All tests are provided at NO cost to your facility.

To be eligible for a one-time bulk shipment of FREE tests, a LTCF must have all the following in place:

A CLIA waiver that allows for the administration of antigen testing.
A provider order for antigen testing that has been approved and signed by a medical professional.
Be registered to report all positive antigen test results to the state of Illinois.

The free tests received by a LTCF may only be administered on-site for diagnostic and screening purposes. The tests cannot be provided for take home or at home use. Eligible use cases include the on-site testing of facility staff, patients, and residents. Available tests will expire in February and March 2024.

IDPH has developed a shipment request form for your convenience. So long as you have met all the above listed eligibility requirements, you may complete the form here:
https://redcap.dph.illinois.gov/surveys/?s=T78A4HAKFTPKWXAA

If you have questions about the status of your FREE one-time bulk shipment from IDPH, contact the IDPH Antigen Testing Team at DPH.AntigenTesting@illinois.gov.

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