The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has partnered with Primary.Health to launch a comprehensive antigen testing program. This program was established to help ensure the necessary COVID-19 testing is available to all California residents. Through this work, an interested testing site must enroll in the CDPH program, sign an agreement, complete virtual CLIA-waiver certification training, receive free antigen test kits, and complete Primary.Health registration and platform training. Updated August 24, 2023
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This program supports a variety of organization types:
Follow these simple steps to enroll:
Apply for the Rapid Antigen Program here. Expect a response within 5-7 days from CDPH Testing Task Force Team.
Sign MOU with CDPH & order test kits.
Get access to the Primary.Health platform via the welcome email.
Complete required CDPH & Primary.Health software training.
Begin testing! Communicate to testing participants & get support from the Primary.Health team at any time.
CDPH is responsible for final approval of organizations, test kit distribution, training records, and the courier network. For more information, visit CDPH.
The Primary.Health software platform supports the general testing program. We help you set up accounts, register participants, report results, and other software tasks.
Currently, this program only supports rapid antigen tests.
Yes! All staff with access to the Primary.Health platform MUST attend a CDPH hands-on training and complete the quiz. The system is reconciled weekly and administrators who do not meet training requirements will be disabled.
No, this is optional. Most organizations email the registration link to their distribution list and have participants register that way. If you prefer to have your roster imported, submit the Primary.Health Support Request Form and select Data.
Testing is no longer required by CDPH. However, if you do enroll in this optional program, you will use Primary.Health.
Email CDPH for account information: CommunityRapidTesting@cdph.ca.gov
Download the Primary Health Pass mobile app here to make reporting at-home test results even easier!