Home testing kits for health conditions from thyroid problems to bowel cancer can be picked up by supermarket shoppers soon
The new deal will see it supplying the grocery giant with Covid and flu tests as well as a wider range to spot the symptoms of conditions including iron and vitamin D deficiencies, general kidney health, thyroid function, bowel health and cancer, menopause and male fertility.
Tesco shoppers will be able to pick the tests for between £8 and £12 from Monday in the supermarket stores. The announcement comes amid plans to widen the tests available at the supermarket in the coming months.Speaking to PA News Agency, Mr Maduca confirmed that they hope to widen the tests to cover prostate cancer, HIV as well as urinary tract infections.Mr Maduca also explained that the provider is in talks to sell its test range through a number of other retailers, as well as pharmacies, across the UK.
“They can, of course, provide some peace of mind for patients – and for relatively minor conditions, with clear and easy to access treatment options, they may avoid the patient having to seek medical assistance.READ MORE: Supermarkets issue 'do not eat' warnings including Tesco, Aldi and Asda “Some tests are also quite general, not testing for a specific condition, carrying the risk that some of the results will be unimportant or of dubious value and could leave people unnecessarily confused and distressed.”
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