I tried reading about the test on the IGeneX website and, as always, was totally stupid and couldn't figure out what in the world they were talking about.

What does this test reveal?

Thanks for any help in decoding this mysterious test in a way that is understandable to the layperson.

Check out this part of igenex's site on printing the forms required. It has COSTS shown in the form; at least it did when I printed it for my hubby in Aug.

Good luck. I noticed IGX does NOT have a search in their site either. I didn't take the time to email them suggesting this. If you spend any time there, may I suggest you suggest them showing "prices for tests" in a certain section as that's on all our minds.

It is PREPAY only there. They do NOT handle insurance. Betty G., Iowa

The only tests they give prices for are the ones that they perform on ticks. At least that's all I can see from the PDF download. I'll just call them to find out.

More importantly, I'm trying to make sense of what exactly the PCR multiplex is designed to detect?

No tests diagnose - only support clinical diagnosis - I understand this.

But does ANYone know why a Multiplex PCR is any better than any other IGeneX test? And what exactly is it designed to detect?

Thanks to anyone who can answer this. Just trying again - someone here must have had one of these tests at one time or another, I would think. Maybe not?

If DNA is found, it is considered proof that there are organisms active in the body. However, with Bb, it is like fishing for golf balls in a swimming pool with a fish net. If you happen to get one in your net, it is proof there are golf balls in the pool.

If you don't find any, it only proves there aren't any in the net. There may still be some in the pool.

Doctors use the different kinds of tests to increase the likelihood of accuracy. By looking for different signs, antibody, antigen, and DNA, you have more chance of finding SOMETHING, if its there.

As far as cost, just call Igenex. That is the easiest way to find out.

As always, you know exactly how to simplify things in such a way that people like me can understand them. Thank you so much for that. But, sheesh, I hope I'm not required to like the answer!

"What to do...what to do?" is weighing heavily on my mind.

As far as payment, I feel like I am still paying back all the people who have helped me. And I see that you are already starting to turn your fears around, and support others.

That's how we make it through this mess. Leaning on each other. The lame leading the blind, and the blind holding up the crippled. We all need each other.

Blessings for this New Year!

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Originally posted by bettyg:
HSM,

Check out this part of igenex's site on printing the forms required. It has COSTS shown in the form; at least it did when I printed it for my hubby in Aug.

Good luck. I noticed IGX does NOT have a search in their site either. I didn't take the time to email them suggesting this. If you spend any time there, may I suggest you suggest them showing "prices for tests" in a certain section as that's on all our minds.

It is PREPAY only there. They do NOT handle insurance. Betty G., Iowa

I looked at PCR; brain fog for me too.
http://www.igenex.com/formset2.htm

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Thanks for that form Betty.

Does anyone know why the Lyme DOT BLOT Assay test for antigen (test 800-805) is not available in New York state?

Isn't this the test that is most likely to indicate whether an active or very recent infection is present?