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What are the odds of lab work results being wrong for a cbt? meaning way off, as i understand they are not a perfect number. just curious?
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Blood tests: Blood tests are normally quite accurate. If values are so far off, as you say, it may be prudent to repeat the tests with an new sample to be sure of the results. Your health depends on it.
Answered 12/12/2020
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