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Cholesterol: Probably. STD: Depends on which one. Cost: I don't know why the difference is so large; that seems like a serious problem. For what it's worth, I
by phren0logy 17y ago
Cholesterol: Probably.
STD: Depends on which one.
Cost: I don't know why the difference is so large; that seems like a serious problem. For what it's worth, I don't make a single extra penny on lab tests. As far as I know, most doctors don't (except maybe the pathologist who runs the lab). We just order what's indicated.
- carbocation 17y agoI must say that I take a slightly different position on cholesterol. People seem to have a very difficult time interpreting the different values, particularly as most people cannot distinguish HDL from LDL from TGs. Plus, ATP-III recommends different limits on LDL-C for patients with different risk factors. Would I say that the average person should be able to get a cholesterol test if they want it? From a rights/freedom standpoint, absolutely. Would I worry that they would misinterpret it without guidance? From a medical standpoint, absolutely.
- phren0logy 17y agoGood point; maybe reading them all the time makes me underestimate what's involved.