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Atlantic article A New Era of Coronavirus Testing Is About to Begin [1]. Compared to Michael Mina's ideal "lick-a-stick" $1 saliva test, the Abbott BinaxNOW:

- costs $5 per test/card

- uses a nasal swab (less intrusive than long nasopharyngeal swab)

- can't be self-administered at home; nurse/technician required

- QR code on card together with smartphone app provide a Pass system

[1] https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2020/08/abbott-c...