Hi Steve and welcome to the forum.

Have you checked your insurance contract? I've never heard of anyone not having this blood test covered (of course I could be wrong, but it doesn't make any sense). I have a particularly sleazy insurance company which is always denying me coverage for procedures I am insured for and they're always trying to pay less than what is covered on my prescription coverage. You have to watch these guys, they have whole departments of people paid to deny coverage. My suggestion would be that you look into your contract and call them or better, write them if you think you are indeed covered and send them copies of your contract. If they are going to deny you coverage you can appeal (and make them give you written copies of any policy they are basing denial on) and you can also file a complaint with the insurance commisioner in your state (I'm having to do that right now with two bills they won't cover which are *obviously* covered according to my contract. One doc, a radiologist, they will admit is a radiologist over the phone but keep denying my coverage because they say he's a chiropractor. Aaargh).

Other than that, I agree that you should check out the MDA and you really do want to get a solid diagnosis with back up tests. You will really need that if you need to see a neuro or another doc or have an emergency situation.

Good luck and keep us informed,

Ally