News Walgreens Now Offering At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Customers can order a test for $119. By Alison Fox Alison Fox Instagram Twitter Alison Fox is a journalist whose work regularly appears in Travel + Leisure. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. She focuses on travel news and feature stories based on personal experiences and interviews. Born in Brooklyn and a lifelong traveler, she developed a love for exploring the world at an early age and hopes to visit every country. * Traveled to 50+ countries * Received a master's degree in journalism from Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University * Received a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on February 26, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Walgreens is now selling an at-home saliva-based COVID-19 test in the latest way Americans can complete pre-travel testing requirements before taking a trip. In partnership with the Clinical Reference Laboratory — and approved by the Food and Drug Administration under an Emergency Use Authorization — the CRL Rapid Response COVID-19 Saliva Test, will deliver results in 24 to 48 hours. Courtesy of Walgreens Customers can order the test, which costs $119, through the Walgreens Find Care platform, through the Walgreens app, or on Walgreens.com. They then mail the test kit back with a prepaid FedEx Priority Overnight package and can view the results through a secure portal. "Increasing access to COVID-19 testing is a priority for Walgreens and CRL's at-home test provides a convenient way to offer testing and care when and how patients need it," senior vice president of healthcare services at Walgreens Boots Alliance, Giovanni Monti, told Travel + Leisure in a statement. "This adds to the growing list of healthcare and COVID offerings available through Walgreens Find Care to help our communities access care when and how they need it." Robert Thompson, the CEO at Clinical Reference Laboratory, said the test uses PCR testing technology and delivers "highly accurate results with 100 percent sensitivity and specificity." Those who test positive will receive a call from a telemedicine provider and be offered the option to speak with a licensed doctor. While vaccines have started to roll out, many destinations still require proof of a negative COVID-19 test to enter a country or even a state. Hotels and airports have begun to provide on-site testing, but at-home testing remains a convenient option. This Walgreens partnership isn't the only at-home COVID-19 testing option available to travelers. Several U.S. airlines have partnered with testing companies to provide passengers with the opportunity to get tested before leaving home. And in December, the FDA approved an over-the-counter, fully at-home rapid antigen test that provides results in as little as 20 minutes. Alison Fox is a contributing writer for Travel + Leisure. When she's not in New York City, she likes to spend her time at the beach or exploring new destinations and hopes to visit every country in the world. Follow her adventures on Instagram. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit