COVID-19 Test Kits

Rocky River Public Library Offers Free At Home COVID-19 Tests!

In order to to ensure test availability, please call the library at 440-333-7610, press “6” before picking up a test.

FREE COVID-19 TEST KITS  DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME

→ Order Free COVID-19 Test Kits via USPS Website

Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order:

  • Limit of one order per residential address
  • One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
  • Orders will ship free starting in late January

EXPIRED TEST KITS

→ View what to do if you receive an expired test kit from your library

These 15-minute take-home tests require the user to have an online telehealth session with virtual instruction and consultation. This test cannot be taken without a telehealth appointment.

Tests Kits Offered by the Library

Rocky River Public Library offers free ABBOTT BinaxNOW COVID-19 Tests kits.  There is a limited supply, so please call 440-333-7610, press “6”, to ensure tests are available for pickup.

The following is required to take the tests:

  • Windows or Mac/Apple laptop with Webcam (or a desktop computer with an adjustable/moveable webcam), microphone, and speaker
  • An email address
  • An internet connection

For more information and to ensure test
availability call 440-333-7610 and press “6”
.

Before picking up the test, smartphone or tablet users should:

Call the library at 440-333-7610, press “6”, for instructions and to ensure availability.

OR

Visit the Global Point of Care website to help find the nearest available COVID-19 kits.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What should an individual do if their telehealth session is interrupted before completion?
If a telehealth session is interrupted, the individual should immediately return to ohio.emed.com and select the option to begin a test and explain to a proctor that the prior session was interrupted. If the proctor determines that the session is unable to proceed, contact eMed support at (844)-943-0753 for assistance.

How are results reported?
eMed is responsible for reporting results. For the individual being tested, results are returned through the NAVICA app, and the NAVICA pass can be used to demonstrate a test result to an employer, school, or other party. For public health reporting, eMed sends results through the electronic lab reporting system.

Can we skip the telehealth portion of the test and just have the distribution site also perform the test?
No, the home test’s Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA specifically states, “The BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test is to be performed only with the supervision of a telehealth proctor.” Bypassing the telehealth portion of the test would also mean there would not be a prescription for the test to be administered, as the prescription specifically includes this aspect of the test. However, there are more appropriate, rapid antigen tests that can be administered at a distribution site that has a CLIA certification or waiver, can provide an order for the test, trained medical staff to administer and a mechanism for reporting the results of the test to the Ohio Department of Health. If appropriate, please contact the state testing team at to discuss these alternative options.