Is there a place where I can order those tests by myself? Need help!

[gu3vara]

Hi,

I don't have access to a qualified doc where I am in Canada and would like to test my NK cells function and maybe check if I have active viruses (CMV, EBV etc..) . I thought I was improving lately but now I feel horrible and though I resisted the idea of taking antivirals meds, I would consider taking them if my results indicate I could benefit from it.

I can have a nurse coming at home to take the blood test if I can receive a test kit by mail.

Not sure if it's in the right section, sorry about that.

Thx and have a good day!

 

[maddietod]

If you can't find a lab in Canada, direct labs ships internationally.

https://www.directlabs.com/OrderTests/InternationalOrders/tabid/4479/language/en-US/Default.aspx

There are extra shipping expenses (in the US, shipping is part of the cost of the kit).

I've sometimes had trouble finding the test I want through their search engine, but their live chat folks are very helpful.

Good luck,

Madie

 

[gu3vara]

Thx, though I'm not sure I can have blood tests done with them internationally from what I saw.

 

[maddietod]

You're right; I just asked direct labs. Sorry.

Do you not have a doctor, or do you have a doctor who won't run the tests you want?

 

[gu3vara]

You're right; I just asked direct labs. Sorry.

Do you not have a doctor, or do you have a doctor who won't run the tests you want?

I don't have a cfs doctor and I could ask my gp to order tests but here in Quebec, Canada I can't seem to have access to a lab that would perform tests specific for cfs patients. In fact, maybe I could ask them but I don't even know what tests to ask for tbh.

I might end up trying antivirals without testing, though I'd really prefer to know where I stand before.

 

[SickOfSickness]

See if this place has a canadian location? They had a press release that said there was at least one franchise in Canada, who knows if it's open though. http://anylabtestnow.com/Contact_Us.aspx

Or possibly call up some labs and ask if they know a place. http://www.lifelabs.com/Lifelabs_ON/

 

[lartista]

http://kaisermecfs.blogspot.com/2011/10/my-response-to-lab-test-question-on.html
I listed the tests that were done on me this August 2011 by a specialist for ME/CFS. There are more but these where the primary ones. If I hear from you with your email, I can forward the actual lab form filled in just as guidance. I hope it helps. The tests ran about $1500 to $2000, so be prepared. It was the best thing I ever did.

 

[lartista]

http://www.youtube.com/user/kaiserMECFS?feature=mhee
Here is my youtube channel too!

 

[gu3vara]

Sounds great, thx! I'll give you my email in a PM.

 

[lartista]

Did you get me your email? i haven'y seen it... Francesca