Medical Xpress July 23, 2025
Many self-tests available on the UK high street are unfit-for-purpose and need much greater regulation to ensure they are safe and reliable, conclude two studies published by The BMJ.
The findings show that most self-tests lack essential information about who should use them, how to interpret the results, and what actions to take next. Some also contradict evidence-based guidance, “creating risks for misinterpretation and inappropriate health care decisions,” say the authors.
Self-testing is increasingly popular, with a wide range of tests available to UK consumers without needing health care professional involvement. The UK market for self-tests is expected to reach a projected revenue of £660m by 2030.
Concerns have been raised about the quality, appropriateness and safety of self-test kits,...
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