Read the Emergency Use Authorization for LUCIRA® by Pfizer COVID-19 & Flu Test
Using the Test
LUCIRA® by Pfizer COVID-19 & Flu Test is an easy-to-use portable device—no outside lab needed1
Everything you need to test with the LUCIRA® by Pfizer COVID-19 & Flu Test is included in the box
To begin the test:
- Set up the device in a suitable location
- Choose a location where the test can sit undisturbed for 30 minutes
- Open Pouch 1 that contains the testing device, insert the batteries (2 AA), and then check that the Ready light is on
- Open Pouch 2 that contains the sample vial. Remove the sample vial seal and gently set the vial into the test unit (do not push down)
1. Swab
- Both nostrils must be swabbed for the test to work properly. Using sterile technique, remove the swab and hold it by the handle end. Then tilt the patient’s head back and fully insert the swab tip into the nostril until resistance is felt
- Roll the swab 5 times around the inside of the nostril, making sure the swab touches the walls of the nostril as the swab is rotated. Repeat for the other nostril
2. Stir
- Insert the swab into the sample vial until it touches the bottom and stir it around the sample vial 15 times. Discard the swab after stirring
3. Detect
- Snap the lid of the sample vial closed and press the vial down into the test unit until it clicks. The test is running when the Ready light is blinking
- Do not move the test unit while the test is in progress
- The Ready light will continue blinking while the test is running. A positive result may display while the test is still running. Complete results will display after 30 minutes
Interpreting results is easy
The Ready light will turn off and result lights will show for COVID-19, Flu A, and/or Flu B when the test is finished. The behavior of the lights indicates a positive, negative, or invalid result. A positive result may show in as few as 11 minutes, while a negative or invalid result will display in 30 minutes.†
For any product questions or issues you may have, including invalid results, please contact our Customer Support team.
Reading LUCIRA® by Pfizer COVID-19 & Flu Test results
Complete results display in 30 minutes.
Positive results light up on the right.
Negative results light up on the left.
Positive and negative lights blink simultaneously if the result is invalid.†
† Invalid results may occur for 1, 2, or all 3 viruses. Positive or negative results for other viruses are still valid if 1 or 2 viruses are invalid. If you receive any invalid results, retest with a new test or contact Pfizer at 1-888-LUCIRA-4 (582-4724). Contact Pfizer if result is invalid upon retesting.
After the test is complete, dispose of the test and materials
After use, remove the batteries, place the test unit in the plastic disposal bag, and dispose of all test kit materials in accordance with local regulations. Do not allow the test unit to come into contact or be disposed of with bleach, as harmful gases could be emitted as a result.
Have questions about LUCIRA® by Pfizer COVID-19 & Flu Test?
- Call Customer Support at 1-888-LUCIRA-4 (582-4724). Available Monday-Sunday, 8 AM-8 PM ET.
*The LUCIRA® by Pfizer COVID-19 & Flu Test provides a level of accuracy comparable to highly sensitive lab-based polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests. Negative results do not preclude SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, and/or influenza B infection and should not be used as the sole basis for patient management decisions.1
Reference: 1. LUCIRA® by Pfizer COVID-19 & Flu Test. Instructions for Use. Pfizer Inc; 2023.