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If you ignore elevated values, why test in the first place? Also, often the test itself is somewhat invasive. Sticking various apparatuses into our bodies come
by newaccount74 4y ago
If you ignore elevated values, why test in the first place?
Also, often the test itself is somewhat invasive. Sticking various apparatuses into our bodies comes with all kinds of risks, so it better be worthwhile to do it.
- im3w1l 4y agoI'm not a doctor, but... Well the logical thing to do is 1. Ignore mildly elevated values in the absence of symptoms. 2. Take action on very elevated values. 3. Look for trends and anomalies in the data. "This guy has had a value in the low end on every previous check up, but now it's a bit elevated, what's up with that?"
- saulpw 4y agoExtreme values should be treated, and 'borderline' values should be ignored, but then they often aren't. People are scared when it comes to their health. Also a blood test and urine sample aren't invasive and come with ~0 risk.