PCR testing

PCR testing

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johnnyboy

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Posted 7/2/2007 6:07 PM (GMT -7)

Has anyone ever had this kind of test done?

hippimom2

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Posted 7/3/2007 6:45 AM (GMT -7)

johnny, I'm not familiar with this test. What is it done for and what will it show? Hopefully someone else here will know something about it. Diagnosis: UCTD (lupus) 2006; Raynauds 2006; Sjogren's 2006; lupus symptoms began 2003; CFS 1991; Mono 1985 Meds: Plaquenil 400mg; Prednisone 5-10mg; Tramadol 100mg 3-4x daily; Amitriptyline 25mg; Neurontin 200mg; Prevacid; Steriod Cream and Mouth Rinse for tongue and mouth ulcers; Hydrocodone 5/500 prn for severe pain; Restasis eye drops Clickable: LUPUS INFORMATION & LUPUS RESOURCES . Please allow HealingWell to continue helping others by donating: https://www.healingwell.com/donate/ Co-Moderator: Lupus and CFS Forums

kman543210

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Posted 7/3/2007 9:35 PM (GMT -7)

Hey Johnny, here's a web site that explains PCR testing:

http://www.addl.purdue.edu/userguide/pcr/use.htm

What kind of PCR test are you looking into? From the web site, it looks like they may be really expensive due to extreme sensitivity. I know that some people have this test done for Lyme Disease.

johnnyboy

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Posted 7/10/2007 2:14 AM (GMT -7)

THanks Kman.

Lymeblue

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Posted 7/25/2007 4:58 PM (GMT -7)

PCR Polymerase Chain Reaction, check DNA sensitivities against cartain bacteria, virus and fungus.

It is better than other tests but sometimes the same bacteria have several different strains (differentes DNA)

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