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My sister died at 20 from liver failure. should i also get tested?
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Maybe: I'm very sorry that you lost your sister at such a young age. The answer to your question depends upon what caused your sister's liver failure. Her doctors would know whether this has any potential to affect you. You have a right to ask them if the cause of her liver failure was genetic.
Answered 3/13/2014
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