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Originally Posted by Renee771
I called my PCP, and she said they would be happy to draw the blood work, send it and file a claim for "that" but I would need to speak with both IGeneX, and PathoGenius and/or my insurance to find out how who will be paying the bill.
I am calling each company right now (hopefully nothing gets in the way) and I will be more than happy to PM you with what I learn, CB.
Smiles.
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Colorado Babe: You must pay up front for the Igenix, and file the claim yourself. They have several different tests, and it will depend on what my PCP feels I need, so I do not know how much the tests are right now. However, what I did learn is pertinent so I shall share what I learned now.
However, I think everyone here can agree (if you can pay for your portion of an adr surgery, I would hope it wouldn't leave you so broke that you wouldn't have a few hundred bucks to invest in yourself?) that when it comes to Lyme Disease, armed with the information we now have, it is worth it!!
The second company has an
outstanding philosophy, and shows
great integrity I feel:
At PathoGenius®, we believe that no one should go without the testing they need. Therefore, PathoGenius® provides it’s testing at a discounted rate to people who do not have insurance coverage and who, without PathoGenius® assistance, cannot afford the testing they need.
Contact us at any time to discuss what discounts may be available to you.
I hope you are feeling well, and are still "excited" for your surgery. I know when mine came closer (the surgery that was scheduled for the day after the stem cell injections in April that conveniently, for the Dr because he had never even asked for insurance approval, never happened) I started to get nervous. I was, and still will be, going through all of it by myself Most everyone has somebody else, and I am sure you do. 
(I never thought that I would end up anywhere close to where I currently am: socioeconomically, physically-health, geographically, familiarly, academically/industrially. I don't think anyone could have convinced me of this 5 years ago, but 3 years ago quite possibly. Boy, I sure wish someone would have tried...Smiles. It'll all work out ok. Smiles.)
We are not talking about me, we are talking about you and the big game changer coming up soon. 
I hope that you can get the Lyme test done, and hopefully before surgery.
Sincerely,
Renee
Their numbers:
IGeneX, Inc.795 San Antonio Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303
800.832.3200 650.424.1191 650.424.1196 Fax
PathoGenious: PathoGenius® Laboratory 4321 Marsha Sharp Frwy, #2
Lubbock, Texas 79407 Phone: (806) 771-1134 Fax: (806) 771-1168