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Splashi1
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Hi there,
Does anyone know whether any insurance companies will cover tests performed by Labs such as Igenex, who seem to perform a high level of testing. I have had tests done by other labs, but it looks like some are better at it than others.
Thank you!
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my experience with Igenex, is that it is supposed to be very good.

although when I recieved paperwork to use them it was out of pocket.

this was a few years ago though so maybe someone else knows more.

Try their website.

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Igenex does not work with insurance. Also a full panel is around $800-$900.

Maybe you can bill it to your insurance afterwards like an out of network provider? I would call your insurance and check on that or maybe your LLMD can tell you.

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NueroSciences new My Lyme panel is covered by some insurance. You can call them to verify.
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You can get the Western Blot thru Igenex for appoximately $200. That is all you really have to have.

I somehow managed to get my ins co to pay for 80% of the Igenex testing. I had to hound them for 9 months. They finally reimbursed me.

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Igenex WB is a good place to start
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Thank you for your suggestions!
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