Organization	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization	Note 1. Organization Description of Business Lucira Health, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware on February 20, 2013 under the name DiAssess Inc. The Company changed its name to Lucira Health, Inc. in January 2020. The Company is located in Emeryville, California. The Company is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of transformative and innovative infectious disease test kits. The Company has developed a testing platform that produces high-complexity-laboratory-accurate molecular testing in a single-use and user-friendly test kit that is powered by two AA batteries and fit in the palm of a hand. The Company’s initial focus is within respiratory diseases, and initially for COVID-19 and influenza Types A and B indications. On November 17, 2020, the Company received an Emergency Use Authorization (“EUA”) from the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for (1) prescription at-home use with self-collected nasal swab specimens in individuals aged 14 and older who are suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider and (2) use at the point-of-care (“POC”), with self-collected nasal swab specimens in individuals aged 14 and older, and in individuals aged 13 and under when the specimen is collected by a healthcare provider at the POC. People who are suspected of COVID-19 are those who are either symptomatic or are thought to have been exposed to COVID-19. On April 9, 2021, the Company received its first FDA EUA authorization for over-the-counter (“OTC”) non-prescription use among symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals aged 14 and older (with self-collection) and children aged two to 13 (with parent collection). Reverse Stock Split On January 28, 2021, the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) approved a 1-for-4.3103 reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”) of the Company’s common stock and each series of its redeemable convertible preferred stock to be consummated prior to the effectiveness of the Company’s initial public offering (“IPO”) on February 4, 2021. The par value and authorized shares of the common stock and redeemable convertible preferred stock were not adjusted as a result of the Reverse Stock Split. All issued and outstanding common stock, preferred stock, options to purchase common stock and per share amounts contained in the financial statements have been retroactively adjusted to give effect to the Reverse Stock Split for all periods presented. The Company filed an amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on January 28, 2021 that automatically effectuated the Reverse Stock Split without any further action required. Initial Public Offering On February 9, 2021, the Company closed its IPO of 10,350,000 shares of its common stock, including 1,350,000 shares of common stock issued pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares in the IPO, at a price to the public of $17.00 per share. The net proceeds to the Company from the IPO were $159.9 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions of $12.3 million and offering expenses of $3.7 million. In connection with the IPO, all shares of redeemable convertible preferred stock and outstanding convertible notes converted into 25,449,694 shares of common stock. Liquidity and Going Concern The Company has incurred recurring losses and negative cash flows from operating activities since inception. The Company anticipates that it will continue to incur net losses into the foreseeable future. As of June 30, 2021, the Company had cash of $161.7 million and had an accumulated deficit of $93.2 million. The Company believes that cash as of June 30, 2021 will be sufficient to fund its planned operations for a period of at least 12 months from the date of the issuance of the accompanying financial statements. Management expects to incur additional losses in the future and in order to continue to fund its operations the Company may need to raise additional capital to fully implement its business plan. The Company may raise additional capital through the issuance of equity securities, debt financings or other sources in order to further implement its business plan. However, if such financing is not available when needed and at adequate levels, the Company will need to reevaluate its operating plan and may be required to delay the development of new test kits. Other Risk and Uncertainties While the Company generated $17.0 million of revenues from the sale of its test kits during the six months ended June 30, 2021, there still remains uncertainty of future revenue from sales of its test kits. The Company is devoting most of its efforts to the sales and marketing and research and development of its test kits. The Company is subject to a number of product risks, including the receipt of regulatory approvals for additional indications of the COVID-19 test kit and timing thereof, size of the market opportunity, demand from the public and members of the medical community for the COVID-19 test kit and rate of adoption of the COVID-19 test kit. The commercial success of the COVID-19 test kit was initially dependent upon physicians, and healthcare providers accepting and adopting our test kit. Since receiving the EUA authorization for OTC use, our commercial business has evolved to include partnerships with testing providers, distributors and businesses. The Company is also subject to risks related to compliance with government regulations, protection of proprietary technology, dependence on third-parties, product liability, and dependence on key individuals. In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, governments have implemented significant measures, including closures, quarantines, travel restrictions and other social distancing directives, intended to control the spread of the virus. Companies have also taken precautions, such as requiring employees to work remotely, imposing travel restrictions and temporarily closing businesses. The Company believes some of the precautionary measures and challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic may continue as COVID-19 becomes endemic, but there is uncertainty and volatility in these and other trends despite the continued progress of vaccination efforts. To the extent that restrictions remain in place, additional prevention and mitigation measures are implemented in the future, or there is uncertainty about the effectiveness of these or any other measures to contain or treat COVID-19, there is likely to be an adverse impact on global economic conditions and consumer confidence and spending, which could materially and adversely affect the Company’s research and development, as well as operational activities. At this time, the Company is working to manage and mitigate potential disruptions to its research and future manufacturing and supply chain considerations. The Company has not experienced hindrance to its operations or material negative financial impacts as compared to prior periods. At this time, the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company’s business will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.

Organization

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Note 1. Organization

Description of Business

Lucira Health, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware on February 20, 2013 under the name DiAssess Inc. The Company changed its name to Lucira Health, Inc. in January 2020. The Company is located in Emeryville, California.

The Company is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of transformative and innovative infectious disease test kits. The Company has developed a testing platform that produces high-complexity-laboratory-accurate molecular testing in a single-use and user-friendly test kit that is powered by two AA batteries and fit in the palm of a hand. The Company’s initial focus is within respiratory diseases, and initially for COVID-19 and influenza Types A and B indications.

On November 17, 2020, the Company received an Emergency Use Authorization (“EUA”) from the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for (1) prescription at-home use with self-collected nasal swab specimens in individuals aged 14 and older who are suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider and (2) use at the point-of-care (“POC”), with self-collected nasal swab specimens in individuals aged 14 and older, and in individuals aged 13 and under when the specimen is collected by a healthcare provider at the POC. People who are suspected of COVID-19 are those who are either symptomatic or are thought to have been exposed to COVID-19. On April 9, 2021, the Company received its first FDA EUA authorization for over-the-counter (“OTC”) non-prescription use among symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals aged 14 and older (with self-collection) and children aged two to 13 (with parent collection).

Reverse Stock Split

On January 28, 2021, the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) approved a 1-for-4.3103 reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”) of the Company’s common stock and each series of its redeemable convertible preferred stock to be consummated prior to the effectiveness of the Company’s initial public offering (“IPO”) on February 4, 2021. The par value and authorized shares of the common stock and redeemable convertible preferred stock were not adjusted as a result of the Reverse Stock Split. All issued and outstanding common stock, preferred stock, options to purchase common stock and per share amounts contained in the financial statements have been retroactively adjusted to give effect to the Reverse Stock Split for all periods presented. The Company filed an amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on January 28, 2021 that automatically effectuated the Reverse Stock Split without any further action required.

Initial Public Offering

On February 9, 2021, the Company closed its IPO of 10,350,000 shares of its common stock, including 1,350,000 shares of common stock issued pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares in the IPO, at a price to the public of $17.00 per share. The net proceeds to the Company from the IPO were $159.9 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions of $12.3 million and offering expenses of $3.7 million. In connection with the IPO, all shares of redeemable convertible preferred stock and outstanding convertible notes converted into 25,449,694 shares of common stock.

Liquidity and Going Concern

The Company has incurred recurring losses and negative cash flows from operating activities since inception. The Company anticipates that it will continue to incur net losses into the foreseeable future. As of June 30, 2021, the Company had cash of $161.7 million and had an accumulated deficit of $93.2 million. The Company believes that cash as of June 30, 2021 will be sufficient to fund its planned operations for a period of at least 12 months from the date of the issuance of the accompanying financial statements.

Management expects to incur additional losses in the future and in order to continue to fund its operations the Company may need to raise additional capital to fully implement its business plan. The Company may raise additional capital through the issuance of equity securities, debt financings or other sources in order to further implement its business plan. However, if such financing is not available when needed and at adequate levels, the Company will need to reevaluate its operating plan and may be required to delay the development of new test kits.

Other Risk and Uncertainties

While the Company generated $17.0 million of revenues from the sale of its test kits during the six months ended June 30, 2021, there still remains uncertainty of future revenue from sales of its test kits. The Company is devoting most of its efforts to the sales and marketing and research and development of its test kits. The Company is subject to a number of product risks, including the receipt of regulatory approvals for additional indications of the COVID-19 test kit and timing thereof, size of the market opportunity, demand from the public and members of the medical community for the COVID-19 test kit and rate of adoption of the COVID-19 test kit. The commercial success of the COVID-19 test kit was initially dependent upon physicians, and healthcare providers accepting and adopting our test kit. Since receiving the EUA authorization for OTC use, our commercial business has evolved to include partnerships with testing providers, distributors and businesses. The Company is also subject to risks related to compliance with government regulations, protection of proprietary technology, dependence on third-parties, product liability, and dependence on key individuals.

In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, governments have implemented significant measures, including closures, quarantines, travel restrictions and other social distancing directives, intended to control the spread of the virus. Companies have also taken precautions, such as requiring employees to work remotely, imposing travel restrictions and temporarily closing businesses. The Company believes some of the precautionary measures and challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic may continue as COVID-19 becomes endemic, but there is uncertainty and volatility in these and other trends despite the continued progress of vaccination efforts. To the extent that restrictions remain in place, additional prevention and mitigation measures are implemented in the future, or there is uncertainty about the effectiveness of these or any other measures to contain or treat COVID-19, there is likely to be an adverse impact on global economic conditions and consumer confidence and spending, which could materially and adversely affect the Company’s research and development, as well as operational activities. At this time, the Company is working to manage and mitigate potential disruptions to its research and future manufacturing and supply chain considerations. The Company has not experienced hindrance to its operations or material negative financial impacts as compared to prior periods. At this time, the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company’s business will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.