Re: Ordering your own ACCURATE tests

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I've seen repeat MetaMetrix FA tests, and MM FA's compared to Great

Smokies FA's. The MetaMetrix test does appear to be accurate.

Andy

--- In egroups, Carlton <carltonl@c...>

wrote:

> Personally, I was very disappointed in Metametrix, there were

> 38 values taken from this test, and the Kennedy Krieger, the gold

> standard lab in the United States, had 67 values taken including

> markers for demyelination. Much more than that, the Kennedy Krieger

> lab required that their blood arrive early next morning.

> I wrote openly on the DAN list about this and another physican

> agreed that the blood would have to examined in this short peroid

> of time for it to be accurate. I paid $325 for my red cell fatty

acid

> test and interpretation that my insurance company paid for

> because it was from s Hopkins. The Direct Lab services

> from the website says below that the Metametrix test with the

> 'BioReport' is $475. The actual lab cost of the red cell fatty

acid

> test from Metametrix is $175 according to my doctor. Direct

> Lab Services is much high ($229 for doctors, $290 for patients).

> Cost is one thing, but going through the blood draw with my

> son, and not being satisfied that the results were accurate is

> an entirely different thing. Best, Forrest's Mom

>

>

> The following tests and prices are available only to HealthCare

> Professionals

> Consumer Direct Pricing is on the HealthChoice Menu of Tests

> >From the Direct Lab Services Website--

>

> This partial list is available for your convenience.

> We can provide virtually any test for the assessment of wellness.

> We do not provide tests for the diagnosis or treatment of disease.

> Call to request anything you do not see listed.

>

> Bill to Professional (HCP) (health care professional)

>

> CWP + Cell-Mate Report (This means comphrehensive wellness panel or

> general blood chemistry with Mark Schauss' interpretation) The

real

> cost of this is $99 to doctors.

>

> #1002 $120.00

> #1003 $169.00

> #2001 $359.00

>

>

> Northern California

> $149.00

> $189.00

> $359.00

>

>

> ION Report from Metametrix- All Areas

> $559.00

>

>

> Test #

> Test Description

> Retail Price

> DLS Price

>

> General

> CWP

> Comprehensive Wellness Panel (CWP)

> $290-375

> $89

>

> Bronze

> Customized Nutrients Analysis3 - Urine

> $229

> $ 79.95

>

> Silver

> CWP with BioReport1 (Mark Schauss interpretation)

> $530

> $189

>

> Gold

> CWP/Urinalysis + #11 Amino with BioReport1 (Mark Schauss

> interpretation)

> $785+

> $376

>

> Gold Plus

> CWP/UA + #10 Amino + HAQ with BioReport1 (Mark Schauss

interpretation)

> 900+

> 495

>

> Metabolic Panels

> Retail Price

> DLS Price

>

>

> 10

> Amino Acids - 40 Plasma (Actual cost from Metametrix is $175)

> $320 Patient price

> $249 Doctor price

>

> 11

> Amino Acids - 20 Plasma

> $273

> $197

>

> 12

> Amino Acids - 40 Urine

> $320

> $249

>

> 3002*

> Amino Acids (40) Analysis with BioReport1 (Mark Schauss

interpretation)

> $500

> $339

>

> 40

> Fatty Acids - 34 Plasma

> 290

> 229

>

> 41

> Fatty Acids - RBC Membrane

> 290

> 229

>

> 2001*

> RBC Fatty Acids Analysis with BioReport1 (Mark Schauss

interpretation)

> $475 Patient price

> $329 Doctor price

>

> 91

> Organic Acids - Urine

> $398 Patient Price

> $249 Doctor Price

>

> 301

> Standard Detoxification Profile

> $119

>

> 302

> Comprehensive Detoxification Profile

> $179

>

> Allergy/Antibody Panels IgE & IgG

> Retail Price

> DLS Price

>

>

> 701

> Standard Panel: 96 General Foods

> $326

> $187

>

> 702

> Standard Panel: 96 Vegetarian Foods

> $326

> $187

>

> 703

> Comprehensive Panel:

> 96 Gen Foods/48 Inhalants

> $440

> $269

>

> 704

> Comprehensive Panel:

> 96 Veg Foods/48 Inhalants

> $440

> $269

>

> 705

> Expanded Panel: 96 Gen Foods/24 Spices

> $440

> $269

>

> 706

> Expanded Panel: 96 Veg Foods/24 Spices

> $440

> $269

>

> 707

> Inhalant Panel: 48 Antigens

> $200

> $156

>

>

> 75

> IgG1+G4 Food Reactive Panel: 90 Antigens

> $310

> $197

>

> Element (Mineral) Panels - Nutrient & Toxic

> Retail Price

> DLS Price

>

>

> 420

> Element - Hair

> $125

> $79

>

> 22

> Element - Erythrocyte (Red Blood Cell)

> $275

> $169

>

> 421

> Heavy Metals - Fecal

> $178

> $139

>

> 423

> Urine Toxic Metals & Essential Elements

> $198

> $149

>

> 26

> Element - Whole Blood Toxics

> $289

> $169

>

>

> Special Combination Panels

>

> 90*

> ION (Individualized Optimal Nutrition) Panel (Real price is $500

from

> Metametrix)

> $1645 Patient Price

> $ 649 Doctor Price

>

> Includes tests 11, 22, 33, 41, 51, 91, 92

>

> (110 analytes) - Blood and Urine Specimens

>

> Platinum Custom designed programs from

> 676

>

> E-mail for pricing on other combinations

> Pricing/Payment Information

>

>

> No billing - all tests prepaid

>

> Credit cards and prepayment by check accepted

>

> Fax requisitions sent for next day draw - $25

>

> Insurance forms supplied for additional fee of $15 (how can this be

> filed

> without a diagnosis and a doctor?)

>

> Standard shipping charges included in price of test

>

> No Medicare, Medicaid or Worker's Comp billing

>

> Insurance forms not supplied for Special Combination Panels

>

>

> Additional Charges

>

>

> Draw fees vary depending upon test ($12-$50)

>

> Most prices include draw fees under normal circumstances.

>

> We charge for discarded or misplaced kits. Restocking fee on

cancelled

> tests.

>

> Kit fees vary depending upon test ($5-$25) - Kit fees applied to

> purchase

>

> Submittal of unacceptable urine or saliva specimen ($25)

>

> STAT requests ($45 per panel, $75-$100 for Special Combination

Panels)

>

> Modification of Airbill (such as insurance or Saturday delivery)