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Medicaid and resistence testing Apr 29, 2001 Hello doctor: I'm on Medicaid. Can I still get a resistence test? I have been positive for 10 years and have gone through a lot of medications. I need to try something new, what do you think? |
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Response from Dr. Little
 It is not possible to tell you what therapy you should try without knowing your entire history. It does sound like you are a good candidate for drug resistance testing to help your doctor make the best possible choice of which therapy to recommend. Both genotype and phenotype tests are widely available - regarding access through Medicaid, I am not cerain whether the rules vary by state, so I will suggest that you ask your doctor, your local community-based organizations for persons living with HIV infection, or contact your state office of AIDS. Some companies marketing the tests also offer them on a compassionate access basis if you find that you do not have access through insurance. Your phsician can help you with this pathway if it becomes necessary. Good luck. |
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 Monotherapy and Resistance |  Dr tells me: Few options avail. result of inconsistent compliance. |
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