My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: Texas
I went to the doctor for a well-woman exam. Previously my blood pressure was at pre-hypertension levels and I had, through life-style changes, brought it down to not just normal but good. The nurse took it twice just to be sure because she was surprised.
I have now received bills for a battery of test that were "investigational" and were all targeted to finding something genetic that could point to a potential problem with my heart or circulatory system.
I do not have a family or person history of heart or circulatory problems on either side of my family. In fact one of the tests was applicable only to 2-3% of Caucasians of non-O blood type with a history of oral contraceptives. I have blood type O and have never taken oral contraceptives. This is a doctor that I have been going to for decades but since it was just a run-of-the-mill exam I told the receptionist that I could see the doctor or his nurse practitioner and ended up with his nurse practitioner.
I have listed the tests below if anyone is interested. My insurance company refuses to pay for these tests after reviewing my medical history and I don't blame them, but I do not feel that I should pay for them either.
TESTS:Lipoprotein, Liporprotein-associated Phospholipase A2, F2 Gene Analysis, 20210G>Variant, F5 Gene Analysis, Leiden Variant, Galectin-3, Lipoprotein Blood Quan Numbers and Subclasses

