At-Home Medical Tests
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At-home medical tests, also known as home use tests, are kits you can buy online or at your local pharmacy or supermarket. These kits allow you to test for, screen, or monitor certain diseases and conditions in the privacy of your own home. Common at-home tests can include: Pregnancy tests.; Blood glucose (blood sugar) tests, which may be used regularly to help you manage your diabetes.; Fecal occult blood tests, which screen for colon cancer.; Tests that check for signs of infectious diseases, such as hepatitis, HIV, and COVID-19.; Genetic tests, which may show if you are at higher risk for certain diseases.; There are two types of at-home tests: Self-tests involve taking a sample of a body fluid, such as blood, urine, or saliva, and applying it to the kit as directed.
These tests provide immediate results.; Self-collection tests also allow you to take your sample at home, but then you'll need to package it and mail it to a lab. You can get the results from your health care provider, or you may be able to get them in an online portal with a unique login and password. How long it takes to get your results can vary, based on the type of test.; Many kits are available without a prescription, but you should still ask your provider for advice on which kits to use.
Sample type
Blood Stool
Other names for this test
home use tests, home test kits
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