Exciting news for the Lyme community! A friend shared this link which made me SO excited. Specialized tests through iGenX, Fry laboratories, & a few other smaller labs are extremely expensive. They are the most accurate tests out there, but not covered by insurance. A lot of patients can't afford to pay the $400 or more to get them run, leading them to not get a proper diagnosis.
Recently iGenX made a huge donation to start a program up called Lyme-TAP (Test Access Program). This program provides funding to patients nationwide to be able to get these tests. It's working on a first come first serve basis, and children under 18 are a priority. This program covers up to 75% of the cost, which is HUGE! Nothing of the sort has come about in the Lyme community, so they are leading the way to pave the road for other labs to get on board. Getting a diagnosis is the hardest part, and many times the cost of testing is a major deterrent.
Another step in the right direction :)
www.lymetap.com
God bless,
Christina
Recently iGenX made a huge donation to start a program up called Lyme-TAP (Test Access Program). This program provides funding to patients nationwide to be able to get these tests. It's working on a first come first serve basis, and children under 18 are a priority. This program covers up to 75% of the cost, which is HUGE! Nothing of the sort has come about in the Lyme community, so they are leading the way to pave the road for other labs to get on board. Getting a diagnosis is the hardest part, and many times the cost of testing is a major deterrent.
Another step in the right direction :)
www.lymetap.com
God bless,
Christina
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