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Originally Posted by raynan
My patch test from Dr. Nguyen was negative but I do react to costume jewelry. On his staff's recommendation I went ahead and did the blood test that was sent to Chicago overnight. It was $285 and not covered by insurance. Thank God I did. I was off the chart for nickel and lower reactions on other metals. My 2 knee replacements scheduled with Dr. Nguyen will be ceramic.
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That is $285 well spent!
But many people will NOT pay anything out of their own pocket. They demand first-dollar coverage, including for when they have shot themselves in the foot by being cheap.
They're saving pennies to spend thousands, plus endure long-term agony.