Abbott's test kit can detect COVID-19 in 5 minutes

The new Abbott ‘ID NOW COVID-19' test runs on Abbott's ID NOWTM platform -- a lightweight box (6.6 pounds and the size of a small toaster) that can sit in a variety of locations.

Because of its small size, it can be used in more non-traditional places where people can have their results in a matter of minutes, bringing an alternate testing technology to combat the novel coronavirus.