The lateral flow immunoassay also has several benefits. Unlike PCR, it is fast and requires low cost. The test kit can be bought in a local pharmacy for a low price and the test taker can self-diagnose based on the qualitative results within 15-30 minutes, allowing for point-of-care use. Additionally, it has a long life without needing to be refrigerated. This demonstrates its accessibility in many environments, as well as its ability to be shipped to underserved countries for their use. Lastly, the LFAs not only detect antigens, but it is also designed to detect several other types of samples, such as proteins, haptens, nucleic acids, and amplicons.