(HealthDayNews) -- While home health tests can cut your medical costs, they should not preclude important communication with your doctor, advises Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center.
You also need to know how to properly administer a home health test.
Here are some guidelines:
- Check the test's expiration date. Don't buy outdated products.
- Look for warnings on the package.
- Carefully read the test literature, including directions on how to store the product and any limitations on usage.
- Follow instructions precisely.
- Talk with your doctor if you have any questions before taking the test, and talk again afterward. Your doctor can evaluate the results based on your symptoms and medical history.
