Second opinions

[Goodlaugh]

Did anyone get labwork verified by a second lab or a second opinion as to treatment?

[belle19]

yes, and yes.  i got several blood tests done by 2 different doctor's.  i, too, ended up going with a clinical trial.  i have one of the leading liver specialists here in so cal.  i am in my 21st week, been UND since week 8 and have not regretted for one minute on my decisions.  good luck to you.  belle

[Trish77]

Yes, and yes.  To your first question, I had the antibody test done twice to be sure.  Then after seeing the first Gastroenterologist, I had some concerns about his knowledge level and capability in taking me through treatment so I went for a second opinion with a larger medical centre with a liver clinic.  I went with the second opinion docs and through treatment on a clinical drug trial with them.  SVR now.  Good luck.

[scoleman]

I did.  I was so paranoid about a false positive PCR at 4 weeks after starting triple treatment with Victrelis that I had 2 PCR tests done.  One was the Quest Heptimax and the other was the NGI Quantasure.  I got the same results from both, UND.  At 12 weeks I've only had the Quest Heptimax done and am still waiting for results.  Why do you ask?

Sherry