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Journal of Public Health Advance Access published online on October 18, 2006
Journal of Public Health, doi:10.1093/pubmed/fdl051
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© The Author 2006, Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Faculty of Public Health. All rights reserved

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Range of self-tests available to buy in the United Kingdom: an Internet survey

A. Ryan 1 *, S. Wilson 1, S. Greenfield 1, S. Clifford 1, R.J. McManus 1, and H.M. Pattison 2

1 Department of Primary Care and General Practice, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
2 School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

* To whom correspondence should be addressed.
A. Ryan, E-mail: a.v.ryan{at}bham.ac.uk


  Abstract

We aimed to describe the availability in the United Kingdom of self-tests that are used to diagnose or screen for conditions without involving a health professional. A systematic Internet search identified 104 unique self-tests related to 24 named conditions including cancers, chronic conditions and infections. These self-tests require various samples including blood obtained using a lancet. The samples are processed at home with results available in minutes or sent to a laboratory for processing with results returned to the individual by e-mail or post. Prices per self-test and condition range from <£1 to £76. Self-tests are readily available, and further work is needed to assess their impact.

Keywords: diagnosis; diagnostic tests, routine; self-care.
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