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After months of trying to get my kids to be tested for lyme disease one of them finally decided they would do it.
The only way my LLMD will test them is if they have an appointmenbt with him. So this means it would cost the 460.00 he charges for the office visit plus the 195.00 for the test. Now don't tell me they are not money hungry.
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any patient that would require testing for possible lyme disease should have a clinical examination at an appointment as well. just doing a blood test is not sufficient for diagnosis. if i were a physician, i would have done the same thing. it is very important to look at the patient's history as well as do a physical exam. the doctor needs to also see if other diseases or conditions besides lyme could be the cause. if a doc found another condition that could mimic lyme disease and you didn't need the lyme blood test done, that llmd would have saved you from unneccessary lyme treatment and an expensive blood test.
your llmd sounds very, very smart to me.
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Since we are traveling to see docs, I thought it was better to have the igenex test in hand when we went for the appts. for my two daughters.
To that end, I had our local pediatrician sign for our one daughter (and with a little explanation and a once over she did) and my other daughter's local psychiatrist signed for her test. She was only too happy to sign off on the test and, "leave no stone unturned"
In this way, the appts to get the lab work were both covered by insurance and so it saved money and also time--since we were one step ahead at the llmd appts.
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Try another doctor, there must be a few in your town that would be willing to draw the blood and send it to IGeneX. They don't have to treat, just draw the blood.
robi
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Check with area hospital labs. They will usually draw blood for Igenex tests. They usually cahrge around $15.00 to draw. You can call Igenex and get the kit sent to your house. You will need a doc to sign for the tests. Be sure you read ALL the mailing and drawing instructions BEFORE going to the hospital as the days to be drawn and mailing instructions are very specific.
Some hospitals will even let you take the kit and mail it yourself............... that is best.
Hope this helps.
robi
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