Do I pay for the assessment if I decide not to go ahead?
Sometimes. Practices differ: some charge for the assessment and then deduct it from the procedure price if you book, some include it in a package, some charge it separately with no deduction. Ask before the appointment rather than after.
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- Costs
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- Consultation & test costs
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- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
What this answer depends on
- Whether the fee is deducted if you book
- What the assessment includes for the fee
- Whether a second measurement visit is charged
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