Guest guest Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Yes, regular MDs can certainly order the saliva test but I think it depends on the insurance company whether they pay it or not. I notice now I'm on Medicare that they pay for a lot fewer things like this. But I always run it through them just to see. Can regular doctors order the saliva test from an ordinary (read: insurance covered) lab, or is it too " alternative " for that? Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Yes, regular MDs can certainly order the saliva test but I think it depends on the insurance company whether they pay it or not. I notice now I'm on Medicare that they pay for a lot fewer things like this. But I always run it through them just to see. Can regular doctors order the saliva test from an ordinary (read: insurance covered) lab, or is it too " alternative " for that? Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Also, your regular doctor may not know how to interpret the results or know what the remedies might be. Don't know if even regular endocrinologists know how to use saliva tests. I had some done through a compounding pharmacist who did hormone consultations, but the supplements she recommended were only slightly helpful (and quite expensive, with of course no insurance reimbursement). I'd love to find an MD with knowledge in this area. Debbie T (UC 29 yrs, Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue, SCD 10/06, Lialda) > > > Yes, regular MDs can certainly order the saliva test but I think it > depends on the insurance company whether they pay it or not. I notice > now I'm on Medicare that they pay for a lot fewer things like this. > But I always run it through them just to see. > > > Can regular doctors order the saliva test from an ordinary (read: > insurance covered) lab, or is it too " alternative " for that? > Holly > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Also, your regular doctor may not know how to interpret the results or know what the remedies might be. Don't know if even regular endocrinologists know how to use saliva tests. I had some done through a compounding pharmacist who did hormone consultations, but the supplements she recommended were only slightly helpful (and quite expensive, with of course no insurance reimbursement). I'd love to find an MD with knowledge in this area. Debbie T (UC 29 yrs, Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue, SCD 10/06, Lialda) > > > Yes, regular MDs can certainly order the saliva test but I think it > depends on the insurance company whether they pay it or not. I notice > now I'm on Medicare that they pay for a lot fewer things like this. > But I always run it through them just to see. > > > Can regular doctors order the saliva test from an ordinary (read: > insurance covered) lab, or is it too " alternative " for that? > Holly > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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