- Female
- 61 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm wondering if there are any services where I can have samples like blood or urine collected at my home for a health checkup, specifically for things like TB or cancer concerns? It would be really helpful to know if such at-home testing options are available.
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tuberculosis can be checked through sputum sample
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