Posted by babbler20 on July 2, 2014, at 19:02:53
In reply to Anyone ever take the MDD blood test?, posted by Chris O on July 2, 2014, at 11:49:47
Having worked for Quest Diagnostics, I can tell you a few things about the diagnostic testing business. First, the value of a test is determined by it's sensitivity and specificity. Second, many of the tests are difficult to sell to patients and doctors because they do not change the treatment. I would first ask how sensitive and specific the test is. If the sensitivity and specificity is less than 90%, it's not very useful. Also, I would ask your doctor how the outcome of the results would modify your treatment. I hope this helps.
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