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Originally Posted by stiffnecked
In many States it is well within your rates to refuse testing that involves an invasive procedure. Clearly an EMG involves needles and puncturing the skin. Even though this is an old post it's something you need to educate yourself about. An MRI or Xray you couldn't refuse but anything that involves possible blood born pathogens you probably can refuse. Check your state WC regs and get your moneys worth out of your attorney.
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Stiffnecked, EMGs do not always use needles anymore. I just recently had one done and it used electordes that were placed on the skin and no needles were put into my skin. My EMG was requested by my own doctor and not WC but still they are getting better and less envasive at this time.