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Can anyone recommend a biomarker lab

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Oct 30, 2023 | Replies (6)

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If your doctor will not order the labs you want and there is a Quest Lab draw station near you, you can order your labs through UltaLabs and have them drawn at Quest. They do not bill insurance and do not require a doctor's order. You have to pay by credit card.

Ultalabs frequently has sales with 20- 50% discount off their discounted prices.

Doctors have must include a specific diagnosis on lab orders in order for insurance to pay. Many insurance companies also put restrictions on what tests can be ordered.

Vitamin D is not often covered and the cost to pay out of pocket is high, unless you go through UltaLabs online. Lab panels are often cheaper than individual tests. I have ordered the tests you mentioned through Ultalabtests.com

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Thanks. Contacted my Doc today that diagnosed my afib. He agreed to do the tests and said insurance will pay based on my diagnosis. Went by and got my blood drawn today. In the future though if I need an interim update I will likely go the internet lab route. I have made a significant change to my diet, no sugar, low salt, vegetables, nuts, fruits, lean meats only. Taking D, C, and magnesium supplements. Doc also added a thyroid test because I had some unintentional weight loss. Next test is a sleep study to rule out sleep apnea. My afib has changed in that it mostly occurs when I am sleeping. I do not think I have sleep apnea but I want to cross it off the list.