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Dekrator48
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Hi,

When I saw my LLMD he said he didn't think LabCorp was doing CD 57's anymore.

He said he suspects that someone/insurance company told them not to run them anymore because it was such a good marker for lyme and chronic lyme...and we know they don't want evidence that could force an insurance co to pay!

I tried to get one ordered by another Dr before I ever saw my LLMD and I was told LabCorp didn't have the capability to run them!

I am sure they used to run them....anyone know what happened for sure?

Anyone here still getting CD 57's done somewhere?

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seekhelp
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I had one ran in Sep-08 at a LabCorp facility. No issues at all. Perhaps they differ by state? I can't say they would run it now though. I know who your doc is as the blog said this. [Smile]

I wish other LLMDs had such faith in that test. Many couldn't care less and think it's not an accurate marker.

Oh and regarding insurance companies: take a close look at their Lyme guidelines (especially Aetna). They say the CD-57 is not a credible test for Lyme. What a shock huh?

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Dekrator48
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hi seekhelp,

Well, I'm glad you were able to get one done in Sept.

It's all soooo frustrating isn't it?

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The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". -Jeremiah 29:11

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Amanda
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I just had this test done 4 days ago, no problem

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Dekrator48
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Hi Amanda,

It really must be a regional problem then. Thanks!

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The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". -Jeremiah 29:11

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I got the results for my CD57 a week ago.
I took about 4 weeks to get the result, and apparently the testing was performed in North Carolina ...
(Im in CO)

Very strange.

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I had the test done 2 weeks ago at a local Labcorp with no problems and got the results pretty quickly. hope you can get it done. good luck
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I had the lab corp test in October. According to Lab Corp my CD57 is normal. According to Dr. R of Missouri it is low. That I don't understand. But she cancelled my phone conference follow up once I decided not to do treatment with her, so I never got an explanation of any of the tests I had run there.

Personally I do not necessarily think the CD57 is a good measure of illness or how one feels, but I am not here to stat an arguement just to say that I had the blood drawn in MO.

Hiker53

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I had one done by LabCorp last week, results in 2 days.
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Thanks for the input everyone!

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The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". -Jeremiah 29:11

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I had one done last week. Lab in NC. Though the results do say "for investigational use only"
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Dekrator48
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Thanks Brainspud, that's interesting! Sounds like they don't want to admit that the result actually means something important.

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The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". -Jeremiah 29:11

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I had one done 1/28/09 at the LabCorp Ohio site.

Jennifer

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Dekrator48
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Not sure why they couldn't do one here in PA.....thanks, hoot.

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The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". -Jeremiah 29:11

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Cause Lyme doesn't exist in that part of PA. [Smile]
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Hi Dekrator48,

I live in -tick infested- PA and just had my CD57 done at LabCorp, no problem.

My ins even picks up the tab...even though lyme doesn't exist in PA.

Geez, will this ever be a real disease?

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Dekrator48
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Thanks seekhelp and tory2457.....I'm glad we can keep our sense of humor!

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The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". -Jeremiah 29:11

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