Blood tests - good resources in the US?
panhedonic
10 Apr 2013
Hi all,
I've been supplementing for about a year and I think it's time to have my blood tested (I know... should have done it before starting)
I would like to have vitamins, minerals and a full hormonal panel. Anybody knows what are good resources for this in CA?
I can go to my doctor and ask them, but I doubt he/she will give me all I need. Also, am new in my health plan, have no idea how it works (as a matter of fact, paid for the plan this afternoon; I have arrived in the US a couple of months ago)
thanks.
I've been supplementing for about a year and I think it's time to have my blood tested (I know... should have done it before starting)
I would like to have vitamins, minerals and a full hormonal panel. Anybody knows what are good resources for this in CA?
I can go to my doctor and ask them, but I doubt he/she will give me all I need. Also, am new in my health plan, have no idea how it works (as a matter of fact, paid for the plan this afternoon; I have arrived in the US a couple of months ago)
thanks.
maxwatt
10 Apr 2013
Life Extension Foundation (LEF.org) offers blood tests economically, and at bargain prices even lower for members. My doctor's practice billed my insurance company $400 for a D25-hydroxy test that a friend got through LEF for $28. They send you to a lab such as Quest to have samples taken.
Even if your doctor may order a test, the insurance company is unlikely to pay for all the tests you want. My insurance (United Health Care) refused to pay for the D25-hydroxy test as "unnecessary". (On appeal they paid part.)
Edited by maxwatt, 10 April 2013 - 12:36 PM.
Even if your doctor may order a test, the insurance company is unlikely to pay for all the tests you want. My insurance (United Health Care) refused to pay for the D25-hydroxy test as "unnecessary". (On appeal they paid part.)
Edited by maxwatt, 10 April 2013 - 12:36 PM.
