Question 1

is diagnostic testing worth the risks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is definitely not a straight forward yes/no answer.  Whether or not the risks of any diagnostic test are 'worth it' is entirely up to you.  It depends on how important a definitive answer is to you and what you would do with this information.

Question 2

can you help me find a diagnostic for my issue?

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Not enough info: I am sorry but it appears that some of your question may have been cut off. Try reasking the question and include pertinent information.

Question 3

why should i get diagnostic testing if it is so risky?

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Making decisions: Diagnostic testing has risks.  It also has benefits: it helps us know if there are specific problems with your pregnancy.  The real benefit is what you do with that information.  If you were having a baby that had challenges, would you do something different?  Would you change your job or where you live? Would you terminate that pregnancy.  If not, maybe the risks are more than the benefits.

Question 4

what is diagnostic imaging?

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Diagnostic imaging: Refers to the specialty of radiology which includes xrays, ct scan, ultrasound, mri, nuclear medicine, mammography, fluoroscopy, and intervential radiology.

Question 5

what diagnostic tests are available?

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Way too broad: There are literally thousands of tests used to reach a diagnosis (diagnostic tests). These can be clinical, imaging, laboratory, blood, serum, hair, urine, feces, etc. There are just way to many to even consider a short answer here. Maybe you should be more specific with what test was ordered.

Question 6

is any one symptom diagnostic of prostatitis?

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No: Prostatitis is diagnosed by clinical history and physical examination. Other tests are performed to help assist such urinalysis and blood tests. Since the symptoms are so variable, there is no 1 specific symptom or test to make the diagnosis.

Question 7

do nurses enter diagnostic codes or ever fix them?

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: If the Dr tells them they might. Some work as double checkers to make certain they were entered correctly.

Question 8

how is a diagnostic test of acromegaly (gigantism) done?

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DX acromegaly: Igf1 screening followed if positive by a gh suppression test two hours after a 100 gm gtt, plus an mri.

Question 9

how soon do you know what they see on a diagnostic mammogram?

Accepted Answer

Ask : When you make your appointment ask what the procedure is at the facility you are planning to use. Many will give you an initial impression before you leave. Most will send you a letter with the results and recommendations for future studies. If you are not satisfied with what you are told, look for another facility.

Question 10

i wanted to get any opinions of quest diagnostics reliability?

Accepted Answer

Good: Quest has been around a long time and they seem to be pretty reliable.  If you have a question about some test they have done, ask your doctor if it can be repeated elsewhere as a quality control measure.

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