King re; mycoplasma test and ABX covered by ins from Iggy

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Hi , I donot know if your ins. will cover it, mine did...

PCR test for mycoplasmas mean, Polymerase Chain Reaction, here is a

description of the test and what it looks for.. " This mycoplasma

couldn't be detected until about 30 years ago when the polymerase

chain reaction (PCR) test was developed, in which a sample of your

blood is examined and damaged particles are removed and subjected to

a polymerase chain reaction. This causes the DNA in the particles to

break down. The particles are then placed in a nutrient, which causes

the DNA to grow back into its original form. If enough of the

substance is produced, the form can be recognised, so it can be

determined whether Brucella or another kind of agent is behind that

particular mycoplasma. "

I hope this helped... As far as Lupus, yes they can do a test to find

out if you have Lupus... Its called an ANA test(antinuclear

antibodies) test approximately 60-70% of lupus people test positive

for this test. They will do a sedimentation rate of your blood too,

if that is elevated there MAY be a chance that you have Lupus... Now

do not worry about this rash... rashes are common w/Fibro too. I

have them on and off... I hope this helps, God bless, Iggy