Yes! Whenever I have any tests done - blood work, MRI's, Western Blot - I have my PCP fax the analysis results to me.
You have every right to get a copy of your records. I keep a file of all of mine.
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I don't think that was the question. Yes, you have a right to tests already done, but as I understand the question, you had an ELISA test and now you want to know if you can force them to do a Western Blot. ELISA does not have bands. So, the answer to that question is probably not. I don't think there is anything that will legally require your doc to order the WB with a negative ELISA. It is indicated if you have symptoms. I would print off the guidelines from ILADS here: http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=4836&nbr=3481&string=lyme and then you likely will have to convince your doctor to order the Western Blot. If he will not, a new doc would be indicated.
-------------------- Be well, Scott Posts: 4617 | From San Jose, CA | Registered: Jul 2005
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What I should have asked is whether the ELISA is normally just a Positive/Negative test or is there any more analysis to it? And if so would I be entitled to that info?
I suppose in my lyme-lazy-stupor I could probably look it up. I just thought there might be someone currently on the board who knows.
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my advice is just keep demanding that you want a western blot igg igm if you want to find out more. It's been my experience that the more you push the more you get-you can't just sit back and take the rejection-you have to fight for your health. You can be nice about it, by making them feel like they are your only hope and advocate in getting healthy-and the healthier you are the less money ur going to cost them-insurance companies suck-but I have faught tooth and nail and i have kaiser insurance-and they are paying for A LOT-more than most people. All you can do is try-and read up on your policy. Good luck!
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Yes, I ordered a kit from Igenex, not knowing that a doc had to sign off for it - and results only go to the doc. Haven't dared ask him for it yet - he is very, very set in his ways and loyal to Stony Brook
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