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Is diagnostic testing worth the risks?

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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.

Answered 7/5/2012

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