英国可购买的自测产品范围：一项网络调查。

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

作者信息

Ryan A, Wilson S, Greenfield S, Clifford S, McManus R J, Pattison H M

机构信息

Department of Primary Care and General Practice, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK.

出版信息

J Public Health (Oxf). 2006 Dec;28(4):370-4. doi: 10.1093/pubmed/fdl051. Epub 2006 Oct 18.

DOI:10.1093/pubmed/fdl051

PMID:17052990

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 < Pounds 1 to Pounds 76. Self-tests are readily available, and further work is needed to assess their impact.

摘要

我们旨在描述在英国可用于诊断或筛查疾病且无需医疗专业人员参与的自检产品的情况。通过系统的互联网搜索，我们识别出了104种与24种指定疾病相关的独特自检产品，这些疾病包括癌症、慢性病和感染性疾病。这些自检产品需要各种样本，包括用采血针采集的血液。样本在家庭中进行处理，几分钟内即可获得结果，或者被送到实验室进行处理，结果通过电子邮件或邮寄方式反馈给个人。每个自检产品及每种疾病的价格从1英镑以下到76英镑不等。自检产品很容易获得，还需要进一步开展工作来评估它们的影响。