The ethics of commercial distribution of diagnostic kits: where’s the sweet spot between profit and responsibility? I’ve been working in a small lab for a while, and recently we had to order some diagnostic kits for viral testing. What struck me is how big the price gap is between suppliers. One colleague told me she switched vendors because the cheaper kits had less reliable results, and that ended up costing them more in the long run. It got me thinking — how do companies balance making a profit while still keeping their products accessible and trustworthy? Has anyone had to deal with this kind of dilemma?