Large-scale COVID-19 testing & screening
Helix is expanding access to high-sensitivity molecular COVID-19 testing with next-day** turnaround time for health systems, employers, governments, and other organizations across the country.
Get in touchAn end-to-end COVID-19 test system
An end-to-end, highly scalable solution to detect active COVID-19 infections

Easy self-
collection using
lower nasal swabs.

Choice of unsupervised
or supervised on-site
sample collection.

Authorized for use
in symptomatic and
asymptomatic individuals

Next-day results
(after receipt in the
Helix laboratory)

Results directly
to patient and
ordering HCP
A flexible and scalable solution
Helix is helping communities and health systems safely navigate through this pandemic by leveraging our state-of-the-art CLIA / CAP lab to provide an end-to-end, highly scalable solution to detect active COVID-19 infections.
Simplified on-site operations
Our recently expanded EUA enables both supervised and unsupervised self-collection on-site—meaning no healthcare professional is required to be on-site—which helps education and employer partners significantly streamline their operations and decrease their collection costs.
High-sensitivity molecular testing
A recent report from the FDA comparing more than 75 other tests demonstrated that the Helix® COVID-19 Test is one of the most sensitive on the market.
Highly automated clinical laboratory
The Helix Laboratory, a CLIA/CAP facility with a demonstrated track record of powering high volume genomic projects, has a high-throughput, automated accessioning process and is scaling to 100,000 tests per day.
Beyond just testing
Helix is able to support its partners with additional services as needed, including a local and national courier service and insurance billing and reimbursement


HelixⓇ COVID-19 Test
The Helix COVID-19 Test is a real-time RT-PCR test that received Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA in July of 2020. This test is currently being used to support COVID-19 testing for a number of communities, including San Diego County.
Clinical performance studies show a consistent limit of detection (LoD) of 1000 Viral copies / mL.
Helix does not sell tests to individuals; however, section 3202(b) of the CARES Act of 2020 requires laboratory providers to provide their cash price for the tests on their website. The cash price for the HelixⓇ COVID-19 Test is $125.00.


Intended Use: HelixⓇ COVID-19 Test
The HelixⓇ COVID-19 Test is a real-time RT-PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from the SARS-CoV-2 in upper respiratory specimens (nasopharyngeal swabs, oropharyngeal (throat) swab, mid-turbinate nasal swabs and anterior nasal swabs) from individuals who are suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider.
In addition, the Helix COVID-19 Test is intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2 in self-collected anterior nasal swab specimens (supervised specimens collected in transport media or unsupervised specimens collected in saline) from any individual, including individuals without symptoms or other reasons to suspect COVID-19 using the Helix Self-Collection Kit when directly ordered and provided by a HCP. See the summary EUA in the resources section below for more information.


Viral surveillance sequencing program
The Helix® COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard
Helix and Illumina, with support from the CDC, are collaborating to augment national surveillance infrastructure in the US to track the emergence and prevalence of novel variants of SARS-CoV-2. Sequences are deposited regularly to GISAID and Genbank by the CDC. All B.1.1.7 variants are also reported to relevant public health departments for contact tracing efforts.See dashboard >

The Helix Laboratory
The Helix Laboratory is a high-complexity, CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited facility. Helix’s extraction platform uses reprogrammable Hamilton STAR liquid handling robotics and has full redundancy. Helix is also exploring extraction-free workflows which will enable higher throughput.Resources
Contact us to learn more about our COVID-19 resources
Please note: we are not accepting orders from individuals at this time