Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 605330

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are any doctors using the Roche AmpliChip yet?

Posted by iforgotmypassword on February 1, 2006, at 21:25:02

http://www.technologyreview.com/BioTech/wtr_16206,304,p1.html

as they discussed in this article... apparently FDA approved in 2005.

 

Re: are any doctors using the Roche AmpliChip yet? » iforgotmypassword

Posted by yxibow on February 2, 2006, at 12:00:05

In reply to are any doctors using the Roche AmpliChip yet?, posted by iforgotmypassword on February 1, 2006, at 21:25:02

> http://www.technologyreview.com/BioTech/wtr_16206,304,p1.html
>
> as they discussed in this article... apparently FDA approved in 2005.

Yes. But it is considered "experimental" by a number of insurance companies so you won't see much kickback payment for a few years. Go blame them.

 

how much do they charge to get a reading?

Posted by iforgotmypassword on February 2, 2006, at 15:55:22

In reply to Re: are any doctors using the Roche AmpliChip yet? » iforgotmypassword, posted by yxibow on February 2, 2006, at 12:00:05

do doctors or labs do it?

 

Re: how much do they charge to get a reading? » iforgotmypassword

Posted by Phillipa on February 2, 2006, at 20:53:54

In reply to how much do they charge to get a reading?, posted by iforgotmypassword on February 2, 2006, at 15:55:22

My guess is you get a doc affiliated with a large hospital and they can refer you for the test. Fondly, Phillipa

 

Re: how much do they charge to get a reading? » iforgotmypassword

Posted by yxibow on February 3, 2006, at 0:30:57

In reply to how much do they charge to get a reading?, posted by iforgotmypassword on February 2, 2006, at 15:55:22

> do doctors or labs do it?

Its extremely new, I think its a lab that is ordered by your doctor. I think its in the range of $250 or so, I forget.


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