| Document and Entity Information | Dec. 29, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001652724 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 29, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Lucira Health, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-39976 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-2491037 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1412 62nd Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Emeryville |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94608 |
| City Area Code | (510) |
| Local Phone Number | 350-8071 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | LHDX |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
