I am wondering what the difference is between labs I have heard Igenex makes their own kits for the tests, would like to know if they tend to report all positive bands where other labs only report CDC specific? Am hoping for a test next week that insurance will pay for and not sure if I insist on Igenex if they will cover it? My son's test was positive from ARUP but that was after being put on Zithromax for fluid on his lung (before we knew about the lyme)and that basically caused all he** to break loose for him and FINALLY a western blot was done.
Posted by timaca (Member # 6911) on :
ARUP is a good lab. If you have a positive test there, I'm not sure it is necessary to get tested elsewhere....
Best, Timaca
Posted by BackinStOlaf (Member # 23725) on :
Igenex does not accept insurance as far as I know. Medicare maybe..
If you have the money, I would invest in Igenex. My WB was $200.
Posted by Lemon-Lyme (Member # 19229) on :
The only lab that I know of that accepts some insurances and reports non-CDC bands is Stony Brook. But I have no idea which insurances they accept, and have read the doctor needs to specify they report all bands on the script.
I'd consider them a better option than LabCorp or Quest, but not as good as Igenex.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
My insurance company paid for 80% of the Igenex testing. I had to hound them for 9 months though!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
LymeX.. Igenex tests for ALL POSSIBLE bands. Most of the other labs do not. Other labs leave out 31 because it is tied to the failed Lymerix vaccine.
I think there is one other band...???
Posted by seekhelp (Member # 15067) on :
Yeah the other band is 34 LT. Posted by Pinelady (Member # 18524) on :
Argggg. That makes me so mad. It should be criminal what they have done.
Posted by Karen Mc (Member # 23354) on :
No, Igenex doesnt accept insurance. I just got a kit from them in the mail yesterday. They do include a form to fill out if you have medicare that says if they(Medicare) don't pay you are responsible. I dont qualify for medicare but I guess its just something standard they put in each kit.
Karen (:
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by seekhelp: Yeah the other band is 34 LT. [/QB]
Thanks... I'll try to remember that one!! I always forget!!
Karen.. just because they don't take insurance does not mean you can't get your ins to pay for it. Get them to reimburse you.
Posted by kidsgotlyme (Member # 23691) on :
Igenex sends you a form to turn into your insurance company. I know that my insurance doesn't pay as much for out of network, but for my family it was worth the cost.
Posted by LymeXtu (Member # 24590) on :
This test would be for me, now wondering if I too could have Lyme - I added more information to my hearing loss post if you want the details.
Posted by timaca (Member # 6911) on :
Why not get tested at ARUP, since that was where your son was tested? Go from there.
Best, Timaca
Posted by LymeXtu (Member # 24590) on :
Timaca - Good idea, I go to a different clinic from my son but I may inquire if they could use that lab, my insurance did cover the test for my son. Thanks to everyone for their ideas. Carol
Posted by u gram (Member # 24039) on :
Hi Everyone
Just thought I would let you know that IGENEX
lab the one by Redwood City, does accept
assignment, If u have military insurance u do
have too pay up front but will get reimbursed
call and talk to the person that handle's the
insurance. U only have too pay around 60
dollars for the WB......... .
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by ChuckG: [QB] It isn't enough to just say bands 31 and 34 which apply to both IgG and IgM. For IgM 18, 28, 30, 45, 58, 66 & 83-93 are not tested for. Just 23-25, 39, & 41.
Which lab are you talking about? Quest? Labcorp??
Posted by lymebytes (Member # 11830) on :
Igenex reports all bands. The kits have bands removed (due to the Lyme vaccine that was pulled)for fear there would be too many false positive after people had vaccinations. The vaccine failed horrible and actually gave some people lyme. The test at any other lab than Igenex in my opinion is bunk. I have never heard of the lab you mention.
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