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Re: Initial mecury chelation testing using DMSA

--- In Autism-Mercury@y..., salpatautmer01@y... wrote:
> What is the difference between 'spot' and 'random' test with
> reference to initial Chelation test with DMSA?
> Are there any practical tips / suggesations for conducting initial
> mercury Chelation testing (3 days) for 4 year boy who is not potty
> trained?

Yes. Don't bother. The test is of no diagnostic utility. Do tests
that are diagnostic.

Andy
>
> Thanks,
>
> Salpat




Fri Oct 19, 2001 8:19 am

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What is the difference between 'spot' and 'random' test with reference to initial Chelation test with DMSA? Are there any practical tips / suggesations for...
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... Dear Salpat, Andy (a local expert) says that "challenge tests" (what you are describing) are not useful as a way to tell if someone if mercury toxic. The...
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