According to a news bulletin from the Department of Health Services, long-term care facilities, including both nursing homes and assisted living facilities, can request BinaxNOW tests through the federal government to help meet antigen testing needs. To begin a request for BinaxNOW tests, email HHSbinax@hhs.gov. U.S. Health and Human Services has indicated that their turnaround time on orders is two weeks.

Additionally, PCR test supplies are available to order through DHS at this time. The processing of PCR tests generally takes 2-3 days, though heightened demand may increase this timeframe.