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Anyone saw a Medical Geneticist?
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smdl
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Anyone saw a Medical Geneticist?
And familiar particularly with the Micro array test?
Message edited 6/17/2009 10:15:17 PM.
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Posted 6/17/09 10:11 PM  |
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McLovin
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Re: Anyone saw a Medical Geneticist?
I'm a geneticist. I do research and do not see patients, but I might be able to help if you have questions about the microarrays themselves. Just let me know.
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| Posted 6/18/09 6:08 PM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
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Re: Anyone saw a Medical Geneticist?
Is it a fairly "common" test? Is it sent to a "special" lab? Do you know if insurances cover for it?
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| Posted 6/18/09 7:27 PM |
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McLovin
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Re: Anyone saw a Medical Geneticist?
It really depends on what they are testing for. Many hospitals will perform the microarrays that test for chromosomal abnormalities in-house. But if there is a specific disease or mutation they are looking for, most will be sent out. Most of these specific tests are patented by a particular company and hospitals don't have the rights to use them. Insurance coverage will vary, but sometimes if you write to the company they will give you a discount if you qualify.
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| Posted 6/19/09 1:22 PM |
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