I have been trying to reach the lab all week. Everyone says the tests are expensive, but HOW expensive? Does anybody know?
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
i love you,
go to TREEPATROL'S newbie links at top of medical.
now go to the the LAST PAGE, LAST POST...in that area.
i recently posted the CURRENT rates of igenex; they change twice a year. this will give you an idea ok!
go online to see better explanations what the test is!!
2 full pages of tests!! */////////////////////////////
Posted by iloveyou (Member # 20244) on :
I LOVE YOU TOO! JUST KIDDING. I went everywhere looking for the post with the information you said...I am so tired, I can't concentrate so well. Can you tell me where it is again?
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
The western blot IgG and IgM, test #188 and #189 is a total of $200....many other tests available though, but this is the initial one that should be done.
You can also order a test kit that comes with the Dr's order form and price list at www.igenex.com
Just email customer service with your address.
Posted by iloveyou (Member # 20244) on :
Thank you so much. So are these the only 3 I should get done first? Are those the cheapest ones?
I had a copmuter diagnostic test that said that I had Rickettsia. In 2003 I was told I have Epstein Barr. I am only now wondering if it is not really just Lyme.
I have no money. Do Igenex give discounts? Should I get a Rickketsia test?
Help and guidance is needed.
A huge part of me wants to stay in denial and not know this because I cannot bear the idea of living the rest of my life in pain. I have been chronically ill my whole life. This could send me over the edge. How do I get past it?
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
i paid over 400 bucks for my igenex and coinfec testing. i think it was around 460.
i didn't submit to insurance as i didn't want them to know it was for lyme, so it was out of pocket.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
It is 2 tests, not 3.....Western blot IgG and western blot IgM which are test #188 and #189 on the Dr order form.
They are the basic ones to start with and yes, it is cheaper than ordering a panel which also includes a Lyme IFA which you really don't need.
I do not think Igenex has discounts.
They do accept credit cards.
Posted by iloveyou (Member # 20244) on :
So then, if those two come back as positive then you get the other co infections tests? Is that correct?
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
iloveyou,
i looked for my igenex cost sheets i posted in 2 places; had NO luck finding them either!!
used the board's search too in various forums; no luck; perhaps moderator deleted them and didn't let me know? who knows; almost 24,000 posts; too many to go back too.
i'll look on another board where i found the $$$ to begin with.
Posted by iloveyou (Member # 20244) on :
Thanks so much.. May I ask why I do not need Lyme IFA What is the difference in the tests? Why is it that you say I do not need it?
Posted by HaplyCarlessdave (Member # 413) on :
you can can the tick tested, if you have that, for $60. (I just sent 'em a tick I found on me, in case it lets me know there's lyme here!) DaveS
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
i'll get back to you on price list; went to other site & posted since i was unable to find it since they don't have a search feature like lymenet.
Posted by aileenhome (Member # 3960) on :
I just paid a little over $1000 for lyme plus coinfections 3 weeks ago - I really hope insurance will reimburse some of it.
Testing a tick is $60 per test - it can add up if you have everyting done!
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