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Baton Rouge General to offer coronavirus antibody test, but insurance doesn't cover it
Posted on 4/23/20 at 3:47 pm
Posted on 4/23/20 at 3:47 pm
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Game changer, this let's you have peace of mind in case you need to step out.
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Baton Rouge General will begin offering COVID-19 antibody testing at two BRG Express Care locations beginning Wednesday. The tests aren't currently covered by insurance and cost $100 each.
Game changer, this let's you have peace of mind in case you need to step out.
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Posted on 4/23/20 at 3:50 pm to Bamboozles
You could also have peace of mind knowing that if you step out and get the virus, you have less than a 1-100 chance of dying of it. And it’s significantly less than that if you are young and relatively healthy. That gives me peace of mind as I’m about leave my house.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 3:54 pm to Bamboozles
I was looking for a reason to improve my opinion of the insurance industry. I've always, always viewed them as underhanded parasites.
Hatred and disgust are a heavy burden, I am tired of carrying this cross. You can't be telling me things like this. You are reminding me of why I know they are dead weight on society.
Hatred and disgust are a heavy burden, I am tired of carrying this cross. You can't be telling me things like this. You are reminding me of why I know they are dead weight on society.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:01 pm to Bamboozles
These tests haven't been shown to be reliable yet. Could lead to a bunch of false "peace of minds."
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:06 pm to medtiger
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Could lead to a bunch of false "peace of minds."
Maybe
But our leaders and media are pushing us too far in the opposite direction
This post was edited on 4/23/20 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:07 pm to Woodreaux
Your feelings about insurance companies are warranted but you can’t expect them to pay for a test and possibly infinite retests. Maybe after more of the population has exposed.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:08 pm to Bamboozles
I'm considering getting tested because of an illness I had in mid-Feb.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:10 pm to CyrustheVirus
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you have less than a 1-100 chance of dying of it
Still pretty high odds if you think aout it. Odds of dying in a car accident are 1-12000 according to the NTSB.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:10 pm to medtiger
I agree. Until the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values are known these tests are worthless.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:11 pm to Bamboozles
$100 seems like a bargain
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:13 pm to Bamboozles
seems like a money grab...
if it was a useful assay, I think they'd be touting the specificity and sensitivity of it
also, negative results could potentially be harmful
if it was a useful assay, I think they'd be touting the specificity and sensitivity of it
also, negative results could potentially be harmful
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:17 pm to MorbidTheClown
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$100 seems like a bargain
Seems like a complete rip off.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:18 pm to CyrustheVirus
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CyrustheVirus
Nice try. I ain't falling for your tricks Mr. Virus.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:23 pm to CyrustheVirus
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You could also have peace of mind knowing that if you step out and get the virus, you have less than a 1-100 chance of dying of it. And it’s significantly less than that if you are young and relatively healthy. That gives me peace of mind as I’m about leave my house.
That peace of mind means nothing for individuals who are actually a high risk for this and actually needs to stay quarantined. So a piece of mind is very helpful if you know it is safe to visit loved ones without risk of unknowingly infect them.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:24 pm to MorbidTheClown
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$100 seems like a bargain
At this point with the currently available assays, I'd rather spend my $100 on this bad boy from Pottery Barn... that's 5 separate snack compartments.
This post was edited on 4/23/20 at 4:25 pm
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:25 pm to Bamboozles
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cost $100 each.
Jesus
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:25 pm to CyrustheVirus
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You could also have peace of mind knowing that if you step out and get the virus, you have less than a 1-100 chance of dying of it.
Less than 1 in a 1000
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:26 pm to Bamboozles
Baton Rouge General ain’t gonna survive da ‘VID
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:30 pm to PhiTiger1764
all the OT ballers balking at $100 
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:32 pm to Bamboozles
My health insurance never seems to come through for me when I need it.
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