United Supermarkets Now Carrying At Home COVID-19 Tests
United Supermarkets has announced their stores are now selling at home COVID-19 testing kits. The tests are not the nasal swab but are saliva derived and results are received within 72 hours.
“We feel these testing kits will help meet the needs of our guests as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic,” Said Tim Purser with the United Family. “Some of the advantages of these at-home testing kits include no appointments, no lines and best of all, no uncomfortable nasal swab.”
United Supermarkets also included in the press release instructions for in home testing:
Visit scheduletest.com to complete a medical questionnaire and request your test
Your United Family pharmacist will authenticate the information, review and order the test
Next, you will be contacted about payment and get a notification that the test kit is ready. Guests may pick up the test kit or have it delivered/shipped to their address.
Then, guests will complete the sample collection and send it to the lab with the prepaid shipping envelope
Within 72 hours or less, the guest will receive their results.
United Supermarkets pharmacists will also be on hand for follow up questions regarding care. At this time United is not able to bill insurance plans for these tests. Customers are required to pay fully upfront, however you can submit your receipt for reimbursement from your insurance provider.