- Swiss Point of Care
Pressure on healthcare systems continues to rise. Waiting times are increasing, and not everyone has easy access to appropriate medical care.
Solutions such as medical self-tests can play a valuable role in addressing this challenge. They provide accessible insights into health status, help reduce the burden on healthcare providers, and make preventive care more attainable.
Self-Testing as a Low-Threshold Tool
In this context, medical self-tests offer a practical way for individuals to monitor key health indicators from home — without needing a doctor’s appointment or lab visit.
Self-tests are particularly useful in situations where you want quick clarity on a specific health question. Examples include persistent fatigue that could point to iron deficiency, hormonal fluctuations during menopause, or keeping an eye on prostate levels as you age.
Benefits of Self-Testing
- Fast and Immediate Results: Get clear insights into a specific health value within minutes, without needing a doctor.
- At Home, On Your Schedule: No waiting rooms or travel — perform the test when and where it suits you.
- Support in Times of Doubt: A self-test can help you take mild symptoms seriously and decide whether further steps are needed.
- Efficient and Focused: Avoid unnecessary appointments.
- Private and Accessible: Ideal for those who value discretion or prefer to explore a concern independently before seeking help.
What Can You Test?
Swiss Point of Care offers a range of reliable home-use self-tests. For the full range of tests, view the collection here.
- Prostate Test (PSA): For men aged 50+ or those experiencing prostate-related symptoms.
- Iron Deficiency Test (Ferri-Check): For fatigue, dizziness, or pale skin.
- Liver Function Test (Liver-Screen): Useful for people taking medication or monitoring liver health.
- Menopause Test (FSH): To assess hormonal changes or irregular cycles.
- Early Pregnancy Blood Test (hCG): A highly sensitive test that detects pregnancy earlier than traditional urine tests.
All tests use a simple finger prick or urine sample and deliver results within 10 minutes.
Want to explore more? View the complete collection here.
Reliable and Safe
Swiss Point of Care self-tests are CE-certified and clinically validated. Each test comes with clear instructions and is designed for safe use at home, without requiring any medical expertise.
While a self-test is not a diagnostic tool, it does offer a low-threshold way to take symptoms seriously and, if needed, act in a timely manner.
Self-testing puts people in control — offering clarity, peace of mind, and more effective use of healthcare services. It’s a small step that can make a significant impact on personal health and the broader healthcare system.