I believe it would be beneficial because scheduling an appointment and having these tests in the doctor’s would take more time and cost more because insurance doesn’t cover them. Your cholesterol is checked as part of your yearly checkup with your personal physician. Your doctor will also check additional things like your sugar level and

The national surveillance system for COVID-19 would benefit from information shared through existing respiratory disease surveillance systems, such as those for influenza, influenza-like-illness or severe acute respiratory illness. Countries should have sufficient laboratory testing capacity and a clear testing strategy to reliably identify cases and trace contacts, including among incoming travellers. WHO guidance on surveillance