Kenyans have been warned by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board not to use unauthorized Home DNA Test Kits that are sold online.
The board claimed in a statement on Thursday that they have not given any store permission to sell the kits. According to a number of reports, the home testing kits were being offered for Ksh800 on overseas retail websites.
“It has been brought to the attention of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) that unauthorized home DNA test kits are being marketed on digital platforms for retail in the Kenyan market.” the statement read in part.
Kenyans were also advised to check the board’s website to confirm accredited medical services that had been authorized for use throughout the country.
“Consumers are encouraged to report to the PPB in case they come across any retailer selling related products via info@pharnacyboardkenya.org” the statement read.
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“Please note that the PPB has not authorized any retailer to sell such Kits and hereby appeal to the public to be on the lookout for retailers marketing these Kits,”
“For the actual DNA test, the sample collected has to be mailed/shipped to the lab where the lab testing fee is a minimum of Ksh15,000. The home DNA test kit is just the sample collection kit (swab),” Consultant Pathologist Ahmed Kalebi clarified.
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