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Reply To: Are home test kits reliable?

cold_start 1 month ago

Check what the kit actually covers before buying. Some are a single infection, some are a panel, and the marketing rarely makes it obvious which. Also check it is an accredited laboratory rather than a white labelled unknown.

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