self-test

[ self-test ]

noun

1. a test that can be administered to oneself.

verb (used with object)

1. to administer a test to (oneself ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-test¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Throughout the week, people can order a free HIV self-test which provides a result in 15 minutes.

From BBC

"As patient numbers get smaller and each remaining case becomes harder to find and cure, it's vital we offer easy-to-access self-test kits - especially for those who have been exposed to the virus but may be reluctant to come forward," he said.

From BBC

It typically costs about £200 but the charity has funded 30,000 self-test kits for use by people in Belfast.

From BBC

A recent campaign, funded by Haemochromatosis UK, has meant thousands of households in Belfast have been offered free self-test kits.

From BBC

After two years of widespread testing and quarantining, the Chinese government in December shuttered once-ubiquitous testing centers and made the reporting of self-test results voluntary.

From Seattle Times