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Melinda · 02-03-2007, 11:15 AM

I have some information concerning the ONCO test. Some one wrote to me from the Komen message boards saying
"Genomic Labs will submit 3 appeals on your behalf. My understanding is that if all appeals are denied and you are responsible for payment, Genomic Labs has a payment plan or a plan where they will even write it off (I believe your income cannot be more than $93,000
per year for a family of 4-5). This also applies to any balance you have left over if insurance pays some of it. The cost is $3,460.00. Also the process takes a long time. The phone number for Genomic is 1-877-235-4349. They will assign a case manager to you. They have been wonderful and very helpful. Good luck on this. "
I know its a huge hurry up and wait scenario. That is why these boards are so essential... its helps us with our sanity as well as providing support. I am waiting for the ONCO test because I am HER2 ++ from the IHC test. I only know that the FISH did come up poistive to what degree if they even have degrees, hence the ONCO. If there is only a small percentage of improvement with chemo then I need to think about eveything. Please remember that each of us has different patholgy and your DR is the best one to discuss all of this. Please keep in touch. We all are in this together!

02-03-2007, 11:15 AM	#4
Melinda Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Media (Wawa to be exact), PA Posts: 104	FISH and ONCO I have some information concerning the ONCO test. Some one wrote to me from the Komen message boards saying "Genomic Labs will submit 3 appeals on your behalf. My understanding is that if all appeals are denied and you are responsible for payment, Genomic Labs has a payment plan or a plan where they will even write it off (I believe your income cannot be more than $93,000 per year for a family of 4-5). This also applies to any balance you have left over if insurance pays some of it. The cost is $3,460.00. Also the process takes a long time. The phone number for Genomic is 1-877-235-4349. They will assign a case manager to you. They have been wonderful and very helpful. Good luck on this. " I know its a huge hurry up and wait scenario. That is why these boards are so essential... its helps us with our sanity as well as providing support. I am waiting for the ONCO test because I am HER2 ++ from the IHC test. I only know that the FISH did come up poistive to what degree if they even have degrees, hence the ONCO. If there is only a small percentage of improvement with chemo then I need to think about eveything. Please remember that each of us has different patholgy and your DR is the best one to discuss all of this. Please keep in touch. We all are in this together!