From the Desk of Robin Ellen Leder, M.D,
Good evening, Everybody!
Two brief topics for this evening. First, I have already received a number of emails from you sharing your thoughts on re-opening the economy/nation. Though I surely expected diversity, as well as a good deal of thought and intellect - as it is turning out (I hope to hear more) so far, the points of view shared are not only varied but expressed with a fair amount of conviction, and intensity/passion - so much so that I cannot honestly share everyone's thoughts in a sort of summary as I had hoped to do. I think that some of the emails, all thoughtfully written and conceived, would be far too inflammatory to send on to other patients. I sincerely appreciate them all, and your openness and trust in sharing them with me. As I say, please send more if you would. I think it's good to listen, and good to be heard.
What I will say is that this reminds me, as a physician, that each and every person is remarkably unique, and so needs to be treated quite individually, with respect to their chemistry, their expectations, their wishes, their belief system, their lifestyle and background, etc. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for any problem, and this makes me eternally grateful that I work in this realm of holistic, patient-centered medicine, and am not directly beholden to any insurance or drug companies. I am blessed in this, and thank you for your belief in the work we do together.
The other thing I wanted to bring to your attention is this note I received today from a trusted representative of a functional lab. The rep used to work with Neuroscience, and I have known and respected her for any years; today,she sent me the following message:
Hi Dr. Leder
I hope you and your staff are all well!! In addition to our T-cell Lyme testing Infectolab has COVID-19, IgA and IgG testing. In addition to our CLEA certified lab in Minnesota we also have offices in Germany (BCA Clinic). Our COVID-19 test is using the same antigen manufacturer in Germany as the Mayo Clinic. The IgA/IgG test is $122.00, COVID-19 CPT codes are supplied, overnight shipping to Oakdale, Minnesota is included. Results are available on line within 24 hours, the blood is shipped at room temperature, centrifuge is NOT required.
This test is highly specific and sensitive it is being used in offices to test staff and patients. It will identify COVID-19 antibodies and convalescent plasma. If you are interested, I have attached information and forms on COVID-19 testing.
Please let me know if you have any questions or if you want any additional information.
Thank you,
Pat
I am forwarding it to you to see if any of you are interested in having this type of testing, to find out if you have, in fact, been exposed to the virus, and have developed or are developing antibodies likely to confer immunity. If this is of interest to you, i would be happy to order a test kit for you, or as a courtesy, for any member of your family. The blood could be drawn at my office, with the usual drawing/handling fee that we charge for all outside labs. If you would like more information about the test, just let me know, and if you have questions about it for the rep, i will gladly pass them on to her.
Please give me feedback asap to let me know if this would interest you. It is not super quick, but it has 24 hour turnaround time (not bad), and it is readily accessible. And it does not involve the uncomfortable nasal swab of the earliest tests; it simply requires a blood draw,
Thanks for staying in touch. As I have said again and again:
Stay safe, stay healthy, stay sane!
Best regards -
Dr. Robin Ellen Leder