Two different ways to use them.
There are handheld Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction machines that can be used at point of care.
The larger point is, many tests only require a finger prick blot of blood instead of 3-6 vials, making self collection of samples a viable option, particularly for baseline tests that are repeated every 3-6 months. You mail in your samples and the test results are posted to your online account for both you and your doctor to discuss via video chat. You don’t have to go to the lab or the office.
I’m all for less vials and going to the lab.
I’m all for less vials and going to the lab.