Guest guest Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 When my son had his bloodwork done through them, it was a 24-28 day wait, but then there was a " mistake " of some sorts and we had to do the whole process again. It did end up taking almost a month after the mistake to get our results. Sunshine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 I too had my blood work from Athena and it took 6 weeks. This time, National Institute of Health took my blood and sent their specimens to I believe another lab other than Athena, but alas, no better. They took my blood in July and I am still waiting. It appears that they have not even begun looking at some of the specimens that NIH sent. I will find out specifically what lab they are sending to and let you know. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Gretchen, We were told after much complaining about their delays, they are working on hiring more people to handle the increase workload. I didn't realize they were the only lab performing these tests. We went through alot of anxiety waiting on the results, I'm definitely with you on this. M.E. Siske Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 What is Athena? Joyce in AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Gretchen; I am confused. My Fl. neurologist thought I had a type 2 and when my DNA test turned up neg last Oct. I thought it was because they only had tests for the type 1 family. I really am pretty sure I'm a type 2 like you. I haven't seen a neurologist here in Kansas yet. Maybe I should????????? My CMT history is almost identical to yours. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hi, I just heard from my geneticist today that Athena has now estimated results of the blood tests for my son and I will not be in until early November now. We have already waited 5 weeks. They keep extending the time. At least now I know that a lot of other people are having the same problem. I have a couple of other concerns though. I just got a statement saying the bill will be over $9000 EACH. My insurance company is supposed to cover it....but doesn't that sound extraordinarily high??? I'm trying to look into it. I thought it was supposed to be more like 6000. What is everyone else being charged? Also, how accurate is the test? The geneticist made it sound like it would be accurate, but now I hear from some of you that you could get a false negative. Does anyone have any more info. on that? I mean, why pay $9000 for that??? Thanks, Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Lori, The turn around time for us in August was 10 weeks. I feel your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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