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Offline Malisa

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Post tx vl
« on: September 12, 2010, 02:16:54 PM »
Hey guys,

The clinical trial will do a vl 6 mo. post tx (for free of course). Should I have a vl done at 3 mo. through my PCP at my annual

physical? I've got insurance but went to the wrong lab one time and had a $900 bill!! So I'm not sure how much it would be if

I go to the right lab. Any thoughts?
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Re: Post tx vl
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2010, 05:18:01 PM »
Malissa,

Contact your ins co and ask them which lab and how much for your health plan. I was fortunate that my insurance covered all labs, ct scan, ultra sounds etc. I thought I would as least have to pay a co pay, so I just called the ins co. and asked.

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Re: Post tx vl
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2010, 06:23:24 PM »
Thx Sue.

 Is it even worth finding out the 3 month result or should I just wait for the 6 month result?  :confused:
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Re: Post tx vl
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2010, 07:15:16 PM »
Malisa,

If it is affordable and you can do it then why not?  Sooner than later is my motto....

I am on a clinical and they aren't telling me a thing....No 4 weeks UND....Nothing! Not unless it is a medical need.... Do I want to know?  Yes....!!!  I even know that for sure the drug that I am taking is the Real Deal....  Gonna have to ask why they won't tell us the results as we go along. 

One more blood test isn't going to hurt you! 

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Re: Post tx vl
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2010, 09:00:55 PM »
If you paid $900.00 I would sure ask. The lab should have told you that your insurance didn't cover you at that lab. I would be raising a fit about that as well.

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Re: Post tx vl
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2010, 09:33:35 AM »
Hey Malisa,
   I have no clue as to the cost but I had the choice of having my PCP do a 3 month vl and opted to just stay blissfully ignorant until the 6 month one was due. That was my personal preference.

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Re: Post tx vl
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2010, 12:21:05 PM »
Off topice but Greg.....Please find that cute little face for your avatar..... I miss it so!

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Re: Post tx vl
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2010, 05:35:27 PM »
the 3 month test is getting more and more use as the SVr indicator, so if you can, i say go for it.  is und at 12 weeks, 98% chance of svr.

and my trial did not give me any info either, so i went out on my own and had vl tests done for my own knowledge.
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Re: Post tx vl
« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2010, 05:46:24 PM »
From my news column in the Aug newsletter....

Sustained Virological Response at 12 Weeks Post-treatment May be as Good as 24 Weeks for Determining Interferon Cure
SUMMARY: People who continue to have undetectable hepatitis C virus (HCV) viral load 12 weeks after completing a course of therapy -- sometimes called SVR-12 -- are as likely to remain free of the virus over the long term as those tested 24 weeks post-treatment, according to a study published in the April 2010 issue of Hepatology. This suggests that clinical trial results 12 weeks after finishing treatment may be an accurate measure of sustained virological response.
 
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http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/hep_c/news/2010/0611_2010_a.html

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Re: Post tx vl
« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2010, 06:03:02 PM »
Thanks everyone!  Looks like I'll be checking into it......less waiting is a good thing :cool:
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Re: Post tx vl
« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2010, 11:48:51 PM »
Quote from: ipaqgps on September 13, 2010, 12:21:05 PM
Off topice but Greg.....Please find that cute little face for your avatar..... I miss it so!

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My avatar won't work, it is the wrong size or something, I have tried it
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Re: Post tx vl
« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2010, 03:37:46 PM »
Just had the SVR testing conversation with my specialist.  She said it is standard procedure for them to run a 1 month 3 month and 6 month. 

So if that is what the doc wants then maybe he/she can give something to the insurance co. to get it approved.


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Re: Post tx vl
« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2010, 04:58:45 PM »
well keep us informed. 
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