FAQ · Walk-In Lab
Mail-in kit or lab visit — which model should I compare first?
It is a trade of convenience against menu and speed. Mail-in kits never require leaving home, which some people value for privacy, but add shipping days and depend on self-collection. Lab-visit services (order online, draw at a national lab) support a wider test menu, professional collection, and often 1–3 business-day results — at the cost of a short visit. Price overlaps heavily between the models, so the honest comparison is panel contents, turnaround, and which experience you will actually follow through on.
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