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aiden424
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I was wondering if Quest Diagnostics has good lab testing for co-infections?

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NOPE!

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aiden424
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Well I know they suck at lyme tests, but wasn't sure about co-infections.

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Kathy

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They're pretty worthless. Try Fry labs in AZ or Igenex for coinfections. Fry is cheaper.

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I feel soooo much beter than six months ago yet Quest dropped my CD-57 from 34 to 30. I see a second LLMD who uses IGeneX who showed 70 for CD-57 same week. First doctor switched to Quest as they are huge and in major cities. Perhaps more profitable to the doctor. I'll keep getting dual tests and if they continue to be so different I'll insist he use IGeneX. Just more of a hassle for them as they have to Fed-Ex to IGenex while, with Quest, you drive to a clinic prescription in hand. Be prepared for them to screw up test and call you back a second time. Three for three for me..
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I had tests done though them but they all said Nonreactive....which really means nothing.

I am going to have mine redone through Fry Labs.
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Had my tests for some co infections done there and they stink. [puke]

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Yes, Quest stinks.
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Try IgeneX (blood sample sent to Palo Alto CA) or some like Fry labs (sample sent to Scottsdale AZ.)

daise [Smile]
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Thanks everyone!! It would have been nice to use Quest because my insurance would have covered it. I think they also cover IGenex, so I'll go with them.

Kathy

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I alternate between Quest and LabCorp. My LLMD 3 1/2 hrs from me uses Quest. My hometown has Labcorp.

Both these labs are coming up positive for a whole slew of bugs and parasites.

If Quest is usually worthless and coming up with homeruns with me, then I must have one whopping huge infestation. GULP!!

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