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California Department of Public Health COVID-19 rapid antigen testing program

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

Hundreds of California school districts served

  • 8M+

    Tests under CDPH

  • 4K+

    Testing sites under CDPH

  • 700+

    School districts under CDPH

Interested in Enrolling?

Already enrolled and need assistance?

Contact us or call 1-855-970-3223.

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Key Features

Designed with your needs in mind

Automated reporting

Eliminate paperwork and reduce errors by automating state reporting and participant notifications. We provide digital proof of test result/vaccination.

On-site workflow management

We help you test participants quickly and efficiently to minimize organizational disruptions.

Data analytics & dashboards

Monitor program metrics to identify outbreaks quickly and track cases over time at a district level.

Digital participant/parental consent

Easily capture digital signatures and consent of all participants.

Automated result notifications & communication

Communication via the Primary.Health platform is easy, fast, and able to send automated result notifications to participants.

Fully HIPAA-compliant system

Millions of users have registered. Available in 24+ languages. HIPAA-compliant.

Mobile app

The easiest way to record at-home tests! Download it on the Apple Store or on Google Play. For more information on the app, click here.

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Additional services

  • Registration, consent, resulting, and reporting software

  • Real-time data and dashboards customized for your organization

  • Account management

  • CLIA-waiver certificate

  • The knowledge you are helping to keep your community safe by providing these testing services!

  • Access to a call center to support participants

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Eligibility

Who is eligible to enroll in this program?

This program supports a variety of organization types:

K-12 schools and districts

K-12 schools and districts, public, private, charter

Residential care facilities

Residential care facilities for the elderly (adult day care centers, retirement homes, skilled nursing, etc.)

Community sites

Including but not limited to community sites, daycare/preschool centers, employers, colleges, faith-based organizations, local health departments, sports clubs, non-profits

Organizations with their own CLIA

Organizations that have their own CLIA and do not need the CLIA certification from CDPH

Timeline

Enrollment timeline and steps

Follow these simple steps to enroll:

Step 1

Apply for the Rapid Antigen Program here. Expect a response within 5-7 days from CDPH Testing Task Force Team.

Step 2

Sign MOU with CDPH & order test kits.

Step 3

Get access to the Primary.Health platform via the welcome email.

Step 4

Complete required CDPH & Primary.Health software training.

Step 5

Begin testing! Communicate to testing participants & get support from the Primary.Health team at any time.

Testimonials

What they say about us

Public Programs

We began using antigen testing following extended breaks. After Winter Break, we were able to significantly decrease exposure due to a staggered school day start and antigen testing. This program has kept our school in-person through the Omicron surge and we are very grateful for it.
Primary Health
  • Tanya Spishak
  • Director of Communications
  • Woodland School

Public Programs

Primary.Health has been a courageous and innovative partner — willing to create and iterate product offerings through every step of our partnership. Their system has allowed thousands of Coloradans to easily schedule both testing and vaccination appointments.
Primary Health
  • Nina Safane
  • Executive Director
  • COVIDCheck Colorado, a Gary Community Venture

Public Programs

Our findings helped us communicate with community residents how widespread COVID-19 infection rates were in the early days of this pandemic aiding in crushing the curve and saving lives.
Primary Health
  • Rachel J. Keith, Ph.D., APRN, ANP-C
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine
  • University of Louisville

Public Programs

Primary.Health helps us streamline patient registration, lab results, and even travel letters. Our clients love Primary.Health’s user-friendly platform, which frees us up to focus on processing COVID tests for employers, professional sports teams, and community members. As a queer-owned and -operated public benefit lab, renegade.bio is tackling this crisis head-on, and Primary.Health is a critical component in our success.
Primary Health
  • Craig Rouskey
  • CEO
  • Renegade.bio

Public Programs

Working for a mission oriented company like Primary makes going to work very rewarding, day in and day out. Being able to make a difference in the health equity and health tech space is incredibly motivating. Everyone at Primary is committed to collaboration! In addition, Primary’s benefits are very focused on self and professional development, and offers its employees opportunities to learn and explore new areas in the tech space.
Primary Health
  • Tyler Martins
  • Product Manager

Click below to apply for the CDPH Antigen Testing Program

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Helpful Links

Free HIPAA training

Learn the basics of the HIPAA Privacy rule, which outlines who gets to use PHI and how they can use it.

Resources for CA parents

California Schools COVID-19 Resource Guide For Parents

Resources for CA schools

California Schools COVID-19 Resource Guide For Schools, School Administrators & Teachers
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Download the Primary Health Pass mobile app here to make reporting at-home test results even easier!

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