Are Home Diagnostic Tests a Waste of Money?
Category : Oprah Daily | Date : January 22, 2025

These DIY kits are a $5 billion industry. We report on the pros, the cons, and the ones to avoid at all costs.
Once upon a time, a health concern meant a visit to your doctor, who might order tests at a local lab. Today, you can order kits to test for everything from food sensitivities to thyroid levels—all from the comfort of home. The at-home diagnostic industry is booming, raking in over $5 billion annually and projected to double by 2032. Big names like Labcorp, CVS, and Amazon have joined the fray. But how accurate and regulated are these tests, and are they worth the out-of-pocket costs?