Although convenient, at-home test kits are not without their disadvantages. For example, consumers will have to take a nasopharyngeal swab themselves. Earlier this week, President Trump said this means of collecting a sample is "a little bit difficult" and "not very nice to do."
As Geek Wire reported, the FDA is advising concerned people to first discuss their symptoms with their health care provider before deciding which avenue of testing to pursue.
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h/t: People, TIME