Does this lab work look like a good place to start for a diagnosis?

[Amanda888]

I found this panel of bloodwork online. It does not include ANCA, which is $299 alone but I thought if this comes back suspect I can shell out for the ANCA next. Just trying to find a good place to start with the least amount of money as possible for now. Thanks guys. Heres the link:

Lab Tests Offered | Discount Blood Tests at the Lowest Prices Online

[Amanda888]

Now Im reading another thread here thats freaking me out! Basically you can have normal blood work and still have this disease? I doubt my sinuses are going to show anything with a biopsy, I don't think I had an infection long enough, it was only around on and off for 2 months maybe? I haven't had chronic sinus issues or allergies. My main symptoms right now are fatigue, flu like symptoms, eye redness and random head pains. Does anyone know what other tests can I request to push for a diagnosis? I think there is a specialist at the Mayo Clinic here in Jacksonville but I wonder if they would even see me unless I had some concrete evidence of Wegeners?

[windchime]

Amanda, welcome to the site. The blood test above is a good place to start. It gives tests for the liver and kidneys too as well as a CBC, CRP, and sed rate. Good luck.

[Amanda888]

Thanks Cindy Everyone here has been great. Anxious to get the blood work done and see what it shows.

[Pete]

My monthly labs include C-reactive protein, sedimentation rate, complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, and urinalysis with microscopy. These will likely show inflammation presence and evaluate kidney function.

I had an ANCA test in July 2012 (about 18 months after dx) and haven't had one since. My rheumy follows sed rate, creatinine level, and urinalysis pretty closely.

[windchime]

Mayo in Jax will see you. I would suggest making an appointment now as you will probably have to wait 4-6 weeks. If you have to self pay it will be pricey, but perhaps your insurance will kick in by then. I would make an appointment to see an ENT first. They will refer you if needed to others in the clinic. I was there in April and had no problems making an appt. (I live in Orlando.) If you want to know what I paid (or my insurance was billed) PM me and I'll share it with you.