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Middlesex County in partnership with RUCDR Infinite Biologics, RWJBarnabas Health, and Accurate Diagnostic Labs, are on the forefront of innovation in the fight against COVID-19, offering for the first-time a saliva-based test to the community on a mass scale.
The test was granted emergency-use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.
The test will be available at the drive-thru testing facility at 33 Kilmer Road in Edison, the county said in a press statement. The tests will be provided for free to first responders and county residents.
"We believe we are the first to do so at this scale via a drive-thru testing facility,'' said a spokesperson for Middlesex County.
The test is expected to provide results within 24 to 48 hours.
"Thankfully we have a rare advantage in such a critical time to be able to rapidly deploy increased testing capabilities and accelerated results, while protecting our frontline workers,” Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios said in a press statement.
The new saliva test has several advantages over the nasal or throat swab test, officials said, including a pain-free procedure.
Saliva tests will be taken on Monday, Wednesday and Friday's at Kilmer Vehicle Inspection/ Driving Testing Center in Edison.
Registrants must bring a completed registration form and proof of residency including, but not limited to: a valid driver’s license; state issued identification; or two pieces of mail including utility bills, bank statements, or similar documentation with name and address, to the testing site.
For details and to pre-register, click here.
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