Blood test instead of biopsy?
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So here is the great news about the cost!
“No need to worry about any co-pays @ this time… we’ll accept whatever insurance pays…
In exchange for the physicians’s feedback – we are waiving any insurance deductibles or con-insurances at this time.”
I will fill you in on the details of the test results. The kit was sent to my dad’s oncologist for Monday arrival. Hope to have the blood drawn on Thursday when he goes in for treatment. This is very exciting!
Jason,
Thank you for this post. I actually contacted Guardant Health and they responsed within the hour. They are reaching out to my dad’s oncologist and will send her the information she needs to submit the blood draw. I’m not sure what the cost is and if it’s covered by insurance, but I will let you know.
Nikki
Absolutely! And this would also reduce risk of cancer cell needle tract seeding from biopsy (even though that risk is small… It happened to my sister).
This would be a big improvement if you could get mutation information from a cheap blood test instead of a biopsy.
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