# Restaurant-Focused Virus Testing Kits DoorDash and Cellex Joined to Provide Faster COVID-19 Tests By Riley von Niessen | Published 2021-02-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellex References: [fastcasual](https://www.fastcasual.com/news/doordash-parnters-with-cellex-on-covid-19-testing-kit-effort/) & [help.doordash](https://help.doordash.com/merchants/s/article/DoorDash-x-Cellex-COVID-Test-Kit-Partnership-FAQs?language=en_US) To make it easier for restaurant staff to receive [COVID-19](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-covid19-pcr-kits) tests, [DoorDash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-delivery) announced that it would be partnering with Cellex, a company that offers rapid-testing kits that are approved by the [FDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indicaid-covid19flu-ab-home-test). Through the partnership, US merchants will be able to order kits that include 25 tests each. Each kit costs just $100 plus shipping, and requires no lab equipment. Currently, DoorDash and Cellex are serving restaurants with three locations or less within the country who would benefit from the rapid-testing kits. The delivery company announced that it will be emailing eligible partners with more information on how they can purchase their kits, and has also published a list of FAQs regarding its work with Cellex. Image Credit: Fast Casual ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Restaurant Testing:** There is an opportunity for rapid COVID-19 testing in the restaurant industry, which could increase consumer confidence and prevent the spread of the virus. - **Home Testing Kits:** Convenient, affordable and easy-to-use at-home testing kits could be the future of coronavirus testing. - **Delivery Services and Healthcare:** Delivery services partnering with healthcare providers could offer a unique solution for getting testing kits and vaccines to those in need quickly and efficiently. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry would benefit from rapid testing services that could help prevent outbreaks and reassure consumers of their safety. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers could offer at-home testing kits to patients, reducing the burden on clinics and reducing the risk of exposure for vulnerable individuals. - **Delivery Services:** Delivery services partnering with healthcare providers could revolutionize access to testing, and could position them as key players in the healthcare industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Partnered Food Delivery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-delivery.md) - [Paxlovid Delivery Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-doordash.md) - [Complimentary Health Test Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-covid19-pcr-kits.md) - [Nationwide Food Service Shipping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nationwide-shipping.md) - [Safety-Focused Delivery Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash-2.md) - [Corporate Spend Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash-for-business.md) - [Home Blood Test Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ro.md) - [Multi-Restaurant Delivery Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinks-with-doubledash.md) - [Restaurant Meal Drone Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash-and-wing.md)