igenex patient portal

Why partner with igenex?

The IGeneX physician portal is a great HIPAA-compliant online resource that provides physicians access to real-time clinical information on their patients. This easy, free, and convenient web-based platform provides physicians with the information they need to deliver superior care to patients. Looking for patient results?

How do I get tested with igenex?

THE IGENEX ADVANTAGE. For over 30 years, IGeneX has been the global leader in the research and development of tests that accurately detect Lyme disease, Relapsing Fever, and other tick-borne diseases. Tick-borne illnesses can affect every part of your life, and without effective diagnosis and treatment, symptoms can often worsen and progress ...

Why choose igenex for Lyme disease testing?

CHOOSE A COLLECTION KIT The first step in getting tested with IGeneX is to order a collection kit. Choose either a Blood, Urine, or Misc. kit, depending on the testing you will be doing. There is a $20 charge for the kit that will be deducted from your final testing fees. Note: This is not an at-home test. You still need a doctor's authorization, and you will send your sample back to …

What are the hours of operation for igenex?

1. Create an account with HealthLab. If you already have an account with HealthLab, proceed to step 2. If not, fill out the form below to get the process started. 2. Request guidance from HealthLab on the best way to order tests for your patients. In most cases you will be able to use the IGeneX Test Requisition Form as you normally would.

How do I read my IGeneX results?

Positive: Presence of 2 or more specific antibodies to Bartonella antigen(s) detected. If positive, species is determined. Indeterminate: Presence of one specific antibody to Bartonella antigen(s) detected. Negative: No specific antibody to Bartonella antigen(s) detected.

How reliable is IGeneX Lyme test?

He provided a reporter with a document showing that in each year since 2000, IGeneX had achieved scores of at least 97 percent accuracy on the Western blot and Elisa tests, well above the minimum 80 percent required by the state.Aug 23, 2005

Is IGeneX covered by Medicare?

IGeneX will accept patients with Medicare Part B (Medical) Coverage. To ensure coverage on your services rendered at IGeneX, your ordering/referring physician must also be eligible to refer Medicare patients.

How long does it take to get IGeneX results?

How long will it take IGeneX to report results back? 24-72 hours from receiving the specimen to release of the test result.

Is IGeneX a real lab?

IGeneX is a CLIA certified lab with 25 years of experience that offers comprehensive testing for major tick-borne diseases, ensuring that physicians provide the correct diagnosis to patients and helps them get the treatment that will be most effective.

Is IGeneX CDC approved?

Both IGeneX and ALS diagnostic tests are CLIA and CMS approved. Why is the CDC asking for more than compliance with federal regulations? And, let's take a look at the sensitivity of the current two-tiered testing recommended by the CDC.Apr 18, 2014

How much does IGeneX testing cost?

Each Lyme or TBRF BCA assay costs $195 and is available to be ordered through a physician. For a datasheet on the BCA Assays, please go here. For more information on all IGeneX tests, please visit www.igenex.com.

Does IGeneX take insurance?

Does IGeneX bill insurance? IGeneX does not accept assignment from or submit claims to insurance companies except for patients who have Medicare – Medical (Part B) coverage.

Does insurance cover tick testing?

Insurance companies do not cover the cost of tick testing.

What is IGeneX Lyme test?

THE IGENEX ADVANTAGE For over 30 years, IGeneX has been the global leader in the research and development of tests that accurately detect Lyme disease, Relapsing Fever, and other tick-borne diseases.

When does Lyme IgG become positive?

You will usually test positive for Lyme disease starting at about 2 to 4 weeks after acquiring an infection.

What does Lyme IgG positive mean?

A positive result means that Borrelia antibodies were found and that you may have had or have Lyme disease. False-positive results sometimes do occur. This means the test could say you have the infection when you don't.

The Right Collection Kit for You

Many tick-borne diseases can have similar signs and symptoms.

Urine Collection Kit

The Urine Collection Kit is compatible with all tick-borne disease tests that require urine samples.

Blood Collection Kit

The Blood Collection Kit is compatible with most of the tick-borne disease tests and panels. The panels are usually the most comprehensive available for testing for Borreliosis/Lyme disease as well as co-infection (s) with other tick-borne illnesses.

Misc. Collection Kit

The Miscellaneous Collection Kit is compatible with tick-borne disease tests that require samples other than blood or urine, such as cerebral spinal fluid (CSF), tissue, placenta or breast milk.

Order a kit

Order a collection kit right here on the IGeneX website for a small deposit that will be applied to your testing fees.

Complete Paperwork

Complete the paperwork with your doctor to determine which tests IGeneX should conduct with your samples.

Get Sample Drawn

Take your collection kit to a blood draw site or collect your urine or miscellaneous sample at home.

HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS

IGeneX Laboratory’s affiliation with HealthLab allows for big savings on IGeneX tests.

About HealthLab

HealthLab is a full-service, pathologist-directed clinical laboratory dedicated to improving the health of communities across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri.

Partner with HealthLab

Please fill out the form below to begin the process of partnering with HealthLab. An agreement between you and HealthLab is required before you can start sending IGeneX testing through HealthLab.

Resources

Download forms, policies, pricing, and other helpful information for ordering testing services from IGeneX.

Need help with the Test Requisition Form?

Watch the interactive video below for step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the form and select the appropriate tests or test panels. Click on the menu in the top left of the video to jump to a specific section of the TRF.

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To create ant then access the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal, visit https://patient.mhsgenesis.health.mil

What are the chief benefits of MHS GENESIS?

MHS GENESIS is the first Department of Defense-wide electronic health record to be used by all military treatment facilities. By the time that MHS GENESIS is fully implemented throughout all of the DoD, patients will be able to receive care from any military treatment facility knowing that their health records will follow them.

How is MHS GENESIS different from CAL MED's current electronic health record systems?

Like all Army military treatment facilities, CAL MED currently uses several electronic health record systems for inpatient records, outpatient records, emergency room records, and other areas of care. While care teams can view patients' records in the different systems, this requires extra time to navigate all of the records.

What will I notice about what's new with MHS GENESIS?

The primary difference that patients will notice is the Patient Portal. While receiving care at MTFs which use MHS GENESIS, patients will no longer use RelayHealth and Tricare Online except for limited functions, such as requesting new providers.

When will I be able to start using the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal?

While patients may be able to log on to the Patient Portal and explore it during the weeks leading up to the transition to MHS GENESIS, the Patient Portal will not be active until September 7, 2019.

When patients move, will their new military treatment facilities be using MHS GENESIS?

The Department of Defense has a multi-year plan for all military treatment facilities to transition to MHS GENESIS. CAL MED is in the second wave of military treatment facility to transition to MHS GENESIS.