| Lab Testing to
Evaluate and Monitor Infections Our staff physician recommends the C-Reactive
Protein test as a cost-effective means to determine infection levels in your body and
to monitor your progress in eliminating particularly chronic infections. This is a
screening test for educational purposes only. The accompanying report of the test results
is to educate you and is not for diagnosis. We recommend that you share the results of
this screening test with your primary care practitioner.
What does this test show?
CRP is a non-specific acute phase reactant used as an indicator of
infectious disease and inflammatory states. It is an indirect measure of present infection
and inflammatory response.
Caution: Oral contraceptives may affect results
What is required to perform the test?
A blood sample to be drawn at 1 of 10,000 convenient centers around the
country.
What is the present cost?
The cost for the CRP test is 78.00 dollars. That does not include the cost
of you obtaining the sample at the local center. You order the test on our secure server
by credit card or send a check to our address. The information will be provided to you
where to have the blood drawn. You will receive a report of the results. A toll free
number is provided to call if you should have questions to educate you on the results.
Does medical insurance cover the cost of the test?
You will be provided with the appropriate medical codes to file on your
insurance. This is a test ordered by a physician that meets requirements and guidelines.
An indemnity plan may cover this service. There is no guarantee of that. You may not
expect a HMO plan to pay for this test. We do encourage you to file on your
insurance.
What do I do with the information?
This is an educational service for your benefit. It is a screening test
that is not meant to diagnose. We encourage you to share the information with your primary
care practitioner. This company does maintain a list of advanced holistic practitioners to
pick from if you should desire. You can email to customer service at this site and a list
will be sent to you by email.
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