Charge for lyme testing in Ontario, Canada???

[brethor]

Hi All!!

Just a quick question??? I live in Ontario, Canada and this week my dr has ordered me to have some blood tests done for Lyme. He said I would probably have to pay out of pocket. Does anyone have any idea what the charges are for Lyme testing??? I have been told it can be really expensive.

Many Thanks

Bren

[Dont_tick_me_off]

Brethor: For canadians there is no charge for Elisa testing. If your Elisa comes back positive or even indeterminate, they will then send it to public health to confirm with a westernblot (no charge). I would ask your doctor if he is sending your tests to IgenEx. IF NOT. it sounds like the candian health care system is changing things. DO NOT! i REPEAT do not pay for an elisa. It is not worth it. Tell him/her if you are going to pay, that you want your blood work to go to IgenX!

[frustratedexchronicfatiguevictum310]

Testing is so random. I was tested by igenex also and what I know now its almost easier to diagnos someone just by symptoms. I've done it with my sister.and mom. I would bypass the testing and treat your symptoms with colloidal silver. The kind I use has done more for me then any doctor or anti-biotic ever could do.

[JackieCalifornia]

Your doc will probably give you the test orders marked for IGeneX to test only things they specialize in.  For other tests, the non-specialty labs (in the US, that can mean LabCorp or Quest or others) are fine.

[ally123582]

yup, IgeneX is out of pocket, although you might be able to submit the bill to your insurance complany.  I am awaiting my second round of test results.  My western blot was $200, but they might charge more if you live outside the US, I'm not sure.  The lab is located in California.  They have a website and you can google IgeneX to find it.  Hope that helps! :)

[illinwithoutacause]

hi bren,

i just had my igenex tests done in january and it ran close to US$800.

hope this helps,
binx