Free at-home antigen self-test kits are available for pickup at County COVID-19 sites.

Limit two kits per person. Exceptions are available for caretakers or individuals who are homebound.

Ontario – Transitional Assistance Department (TAD)
1627 E. Holt Blvd., Ontario
Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Rancho Cucamonga – Transitional Assistance Department (TAD)
10825 Arrow Rte., Rancho Cucamonga
Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
*Location: TAD Main Entrance Lobby*

Redlands – Transitional Assistance Department (TAD)
1811 W. Lugonia Ave., Redlands
Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
**Location: TAD Main Entrance Lobby**

Rialto – Transitional Assistance Department (TAD)
1175 W. Foothill Blvd.,  Rialto
Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
*Location: TAD Main Entrance Lobby*

Victorville Transitional Assistance Department (TAD)
15010 Palmdale Rd., Victorville
Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
*Location: TAD Main Entrance Lobby*

As of February 22, 2022, OTC Antigen test kits are available at every County Library free of charge. Please visit: sbclib.org for additional information.

• Apple Valley Library
  14901 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley 92307
  Phone: (760)247-2022
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-Counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  
• Cal Aero Preserve Academy Branch
  15850 Main St., Chino 91708
  Phone: (909) 606-2173
  sbclib.org/cal-aero-preserve
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the Counter (OTC) Antigen Test
  
  
• Chino Branch Library
  13180 Central Ave., Chino 91710
  Phone: (909) 465-5280
  sbclib.org/chino
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the Counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  
• Chino Hills James S. Thalman Branch Library
  14020 City Center Dr., Chino Hills 91709
  Phone: (909) 590-5380
  sbclib.org/james-s-thalman
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  
• Crestline Branch Library
  24105 Lake Gregory Dr., Crestline 92325
  Phone: (909) 338-3294
  sbclib.org/crestline
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  
• Fontana Lewis Library & Technology Center
  8437 Sierra Ave., Fontana 92335
  Phone: (909) 574-4500
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  
• Kaiser Branch
  11155 Almond Ave., Fontana 92337
  Phone: (909) 357-5900
  sbclib.org/kaiser
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  
• Summit Branch
  15551 Summit Ave., Fontana 92336
  Phone: (909) 357-5950
  sbclib.org/summit
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  
• Grand Terrace Branch Library
  22795 Barton Rd., Grand Terrace 92313
  sbclib.org/grand-terrace
  Phone: (909) 783-0147
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  
• Hesperia Branch Library
  6950 7^th Ave., Hesperia 92345
  Phone: (760) 244-4898
  sbclib.org/hesperia
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  
• Highland Sam J. Racadio Library & Environmental Learning Center
  7863 Central Ave., Highland 92346
  Phone: (909) 798-8490
  sbclib.org/highland
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-Counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  
• Joshua Tree Branch Library
  6465 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree 92407
  Phone: (760) 336-8615
  sbclib.org/joshua-tree
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  
• Lake Arrowhead Branch
  27235 Highway 189, Bluejay 92317
  Phone: (909) 337-3118
  sbclib.org/lake-arrowhead
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen Test
  
  
• Loma Linda Branch Library
  25581 Barton Rd., Loma Linda 92345
  Phone: (909) 796-8681
  sbclib.org/loma-linda
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  

• Lucerne Valley Janice Horst Branch
  33103 Old Woman Springs Rd., Lucerne Valley 92356
  Phone: (760) 248-7521
  sbclib.org/lucerne-valley
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  

• Mentone Senior Center and Library
  1131 Opal Ave., Mentone 92359
  Phone: (909) 794-0327
  sbclib.org/mentone
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  

• Muscoy Baker Family Learning Center
  2818 Macy St., Muscoy 92407
  Phone: (909) 887-5167
  sbclib.org/baker-family
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  

• San Bernardino County Library- Montclair
  9955 Fremont Ave., Montclair 91763
  Phone: (909) 387-3911
  sbclib.org/montclair
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  

• Needles Branch Library
  1111 Bailey Ave., Needles 92363
  Phone: (760) 326-9255
  sbclib.org/needles
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  

• Phelan Memory Library
  9800 Clovis Rd., Phelan 92371
  Phone: (760) 868-3053
  sbclib.org/phelan-memorial
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  

• Carter Branch Library
  2630 N. Linden Ave., Rialto  92376
  Phone: (909) 854-4100
  sbclib.org/carter
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  

• Rialto Branch Library
  251 W. 1^st St., Rialto  92376
  Phone: (909) 875-0144
  sbclib.org/rialto
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  

• Running Springs Library
  2677 Whispering Pines Dr., Running Springs 92382
  Phone: (909) 867-3604
  sbclib.org/running-springs
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  

• Trona Library
  82805 Mountain ave., Trona 93562
  Phone: (760) 372-5847
  sbclib.org/trona
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  

• Twentynine Palms Branch Library
  6078 Adobe RD., Twentynie Palms 92277
  Phone: (760) 367-9519
  sbclib.org/twentynine-palms
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  

• Wrightwood Branch Library
  6011 Pine St., Wrightwood 92397
  Phone: (760) 249-4577
  sbclib.org/wrightwood
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  

• Yucaipa Branch
  12040 5th St., Yucaipa 92399
  Phone: (909)790-3146
  sbclib.org/yucaipa
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  
  

• Yucca Valley Branch Library
  57271 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley 92284
  Phone: (760) 228-3244
  sbclib.org/yucca-valley
  Type of Test(s) Offered: Over-the-counter (OTC) Antigen take home
  

To find locations near you to purchase COVID-19 OTC antigen tests, please select one of the following options:

Below is a list of some Over-the-Counter (OTC) Antigen test kits. You may find links to manufactures website, along with demonstration videos.

Please note, this is not a comprehensive list of all FDA authorized over-the-counter antigen test kits. Visit the FDA website for a list of authorized at home over-the-counter tests.

CareStart™
Result Time: 10 minutes
Demonstration video

FlowFlex™
Result Time: 15-30 minutes
Demonstration video

CLINITEST®
Result Time: 15 Minutes
Demonstration video

SCoV-2 Ag™
Result Time: 20 minutes
Demonstration video

iHealth®
Result Time: 15 minutes
Demonstration video

On/Go™
Result Time: 10 minutes
Demonstration video

QuickVue®
Result Time: 10 minutes
Demonstration video

In San Bernardino County, we are dedicated to providing our community with continuity of COVID-19 services. We continue to provide over the counter COVID-19 test kits at no cost at any of our County facilitated test-kits distribution sites, this service will also continue as long as there is a supply. For those obtaining test kits through a medical provider, coverage will vary by insurance type.

• Medicare: People with traditional Medicare coverage will no longer receive free at-home tests.
• Medicaid: People with Medicaid coverage will have at-home tests covered at no cost through September 2024. After that date, COVID-19 at-home testing coverage will vary by state.
• Private insurance: People with private insurance and private Medicare plans (such as Medicare Advantage) will no longer be guaranteed free at-home tests. However, some insurers may continue to choose to cover them at their discretion.
• No insurance: People who are uninsured will continue to pay full price for at-home tests. Those who are uninsured or who cannot afford at-home tests may still be able to find them at a free clinic, community health center, public health department, library, or other local organization.

Similar restrictions will also apply to PCR and rapid antigen testing coverage. San Bernardino County sunset PCR testing in late December 2022.

• Medicare: People with traditional Medicare coverage will continue to receive free PCR and rapid antigen tests administered by a provider, but there may be a copay for the associated doctor’s visit.
• Medicaid: People with Medicaid will continue to receive free PCR and rapid antigen tests through September 2024. After that date, COVID-19 PCR and rapid antigen test coverage will vary by state.
• Private insurance: Coverage for PCR and rapid antigen tests will vary by insurer. People with private insurance and private Medicare plans may be subject to copays, depending on the plan. Some insurers may also begin to limit the number of covered tests or require tests to be done by in-network providers.
• No insurance: People who are uninsured can continue to purchase tests. Those who are uninsured or who cannot afford PCR and rapid antigen tests may still be able to access them at a free clinic or community health center.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized OTC antigen test under the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).  

To see a list of FDA approved OTC antigen tests, visit the FDA website here.

OTC antigen tests are typically 80% accurate in detecting an infected individual compared to PCR COVID-19 tests that have a 95% accuracy.

When using OTC antigen tests, the FDA recommends that a person repeats testing when receiving a negative test result; this is especially true for asymptomatic individuals. Findings have found that symptomatic individuals testing two times separated by 48 hours, increase the detection and accuracy of the SARS-COV-2 infection result by more than 90%. In asymptomatic individuals, repeated testing of 3 times every 48 hours, increases the test result accuracy by 79%.

To optimize results using a OTC antigen test, please ensure you follow the Instructions for Use found in your antigen test package and repeat testing as recommended.

For more information visit the FDA website.

OTC antigen test should never be frozen and typically require to be stored at room temperature (59-86 F). Please follow the manufactures instructions for use (IFUs) found in the package.

Below is a list of IFUs for some over-the-counter test kit brands:

• CareStart™ and On/Go™
• iHealth®
• Flowflex™
• CLINITEST®

Each test may be different, please refer to the manufacturer’s instruction for use typically found in the package.

Instruction videos are also available online:

How to Use a Self-Test

CareStart™

FlowFlex™

iHealth®

On/Go™

CLINITEST®

American Sign Language-interpret positive self-test results
American Sign Language-interpret negative self-test results

**The County of San Bernardino does not sponsor or is affiliated with any organizations or manufacturers listed on this page.**

 Watch How to Interpret Self-Test Results

For the majority of each OTC antigen tests, results can be read as follows:

A positive result will have two lines, on both the “C” and “T.”

A negative result will only have one line next to the “C” and nothing next to the “T.’

An invalid result will either show a blank result window or a faded line next the “T” and nothing next to the “C.”

If you’re using the app, you take a picture of your test cassette to save your results – which can be used to show your doctor or others.

You have now completed your OTC antigen test! You can now safely dispose of all used test items into the trash.

A follow-up PCR COVID-19 test is recommended for those who test positive on a rapid antigen COVID-19 at-home test. To learn more about COVID-19 in San Bernardino County, please visit sbcovid19.com or call our COVID-19 Hotline at (909) 387-3911.

The primary role of case reporting is to allow public health agencies to take actions to mitigate disease spread.

Individuals should report their OTC antigen test result according to the instructions recommended by the test. If the test does not provide electronic reporting, positive test results should be shared with their healthcare provider in order to receive appropriate medical care.

Test results from a variety of OTC antigen tests can also be reported through learn.makemytestcount.org. MakeMyTestCount is a part of an effort at the National Institutes of Health to develop standard ways to report OTC antigen tests, and to securely and privately collect data in a way that makes it understandable. The results are then submitted to the same public health systems that currently receive COVID-19 results from tests done in labroratories and doctors’ offices.

While reporting OTC antigen test results is strongly encouraged, the US Government does not want to deter individuals from using self-tests. COVID-19 surveillance continues to be based on results from laboratory testing. The public health community, including CDC, is confident that situational awareness remains strong without receiving OTC test results.

Currently, the California Department of Public Health has authorized a blanket extension for the use of all FDA approved OTC antigen tests, even beyond their listed expiration dates or FDA extensions.  

This emergency extension is temporary and may be discontinued by CDPH at any time. To stay up to date with the latest guidance, please refer to our Extensions Chart located on the top right side of the page.  

(Information revised on 11/14/22)

Yes, fully vaccinated people who have come into close contact with someone with COVID-19 should be tested on Day 5-6 following exposure, even if no symptoms develop.

Because you can still develop COVID-19 after 10 days of being exposed, wear a mask to take precautions and protect others.

Please refer to the CDC, for more guidelines following exposure or to see the latest quarantine and isolation information.

To learn more about OTC antigen testing, please visit the CDC interim guidance for more information.