Share this article Share this article ABBOTT PARK, Ill., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for over-the-counter, non-prescription, asymptomatic use of its BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Self Test for detection of COVID-19 infection. This new indication allows individuals with or without symptoms to have access to this test without a prescription. Abbott will begin shipping to major food, drug and mass merchandiser retailers in the coming weeks and expect the test to be available through some of their online store websites. A mother swabs her son’s nostril using a shallow nasal swab before conducting an Abbott BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Self Test. The test will be available over-the-counter at major U.S. retailers and does not require a prescription. (PRNewsfoto/Abbott)