Home tests

Introduction

Home testing is a growing area of health care that places new responsibilities on the health care consumer.
(See the related feature article, Home testing)

Read the instructions which come with each test kit carefully and seek advice from your GP if you are unsure of the merits of home testing.

This article was last reviewed on June 12, 2010. | This article was last modified on November 8, 2011.

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