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Frequently Asked Questions

Order your FREE at-home saliva test kit from Vault.

The test kit will arrive at your home via expedited shipping.

Log on for a virtual visit with a Vault test supervisor; they will show you how to collect your saliva sample. You must not eat, drink, smoke, or chew anything for 30 minutes before your testing session.

Ship your sample to the lab using a prepaid UPS package.

Get your result 24 to 48 hours after your sample arrives at the lab.

A positive test result on an at-home COVID-19 test does NOT need to be confirmed by a medical provider.

You do NOT need to report your positive result to the SD-DOH.

Isolate yourself from others. As much as possible, stay in a specific room and away from other people and pets in your home.

Tell your close contacts that they may have been exposed to COVID-19. An infected person can spread COVID-19 starting 48 (or 2 days) before the person has any symptoms or tests positive. By letting your close contacts know they may have been exposed to COVID-19, you are helping to protect everyone.

Monitor your symptoms. If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), seek medical care immediately.