Re: Stachybotrys Chartarum IgG antibodies test. Is it accurate/usefu

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I have looked at the California site you posted. At one time there was a fairly

accurate antibody test for Stachybotrys as well as other molds. Unfortunately

CLIA forced the laboratory (Immunosciences) to stop offering the test. The test

was reliable to show exposure, not illness. Antibodies to foreign agent only

demonstrates exposure.

The site also states that there is no reliable method for testing mycotoxins in

the air or dust. This is B.S. As pointed out by another reader, RealTime

Laboratories, Dallas, Texas has a test available for urine, other body fluids as

well as biopsy and autopsy specimens. The lab has been inspeced by CLIA and

meets all requirements. NIH has just recently requested that Dr. Hooper submit

a research grant regarding his methods and applicability. In additon, the lab

can test for mold DNA in tissues using PCR.

The laboratory also uses the ERMI PCR DNA test to determine if the mold

infestation is potentially. In addition, the lab can test for mycotoxins in bulk

and dust samples. I have used the lab for this purpose on several different

occasions. Jack D. Thrasher, Ph.D.

Jack D. Thrasher, Ph.D.

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[Guest guest]

Dr. Thrasher,

You said, " At one time there was a fairly accurate antibody test for

Stachybotrys as well as other molds " .

Does that mean that there is no longer a lab that offers accurate

antibody testing for Stachybotrys chartarum mold?

Also, what do you consider to be the most accurate test available in

determining the presence of Stachybotrys chartarum mold in your body? Is

it PCR testing of urine or blood serum DNA tissue ?

Thank you for your input.

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> I have looked at the California site you posted. At one time there

was a fairly accurate antibody test for Stachybotrys as well as other

molds. Unfortunately CLIA forced the laboratory (Immunosciences) to

stop offering the test. The test was reliable to show exposure, not

illness. Antibodies to foreign agent only demonstrates exposure.

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[Guest guest]

-Just a thought, but according to Shoemaker, those having the mold " gene " do not

make antibodies to mold, so can not tag it for removal, thus " chronic

nuerotoxins " , so would they not show neg. on this type of test?

> Dr. Thrasher,

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> You said, " At one time there was a fairly accurate antibody test for

> Stachybotrys as well as other molds " .

>

> Does that mean that there is no longer a lab that offers accurate

> antibody testing for Stachybotrys chartarum mold?

>

> Also, what do you consider to be the most accurate test available in

> determining the presence of Stachybotrys chartarum mold in your body? Is

> it PCR testing of urine or blood serum DNA tissue ?

>

> Thank you for your input.

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> > I have looked at the California site you posted. At one time there

> was a fairly accurate antibody test for Stachybotrys as well as other

> molds. Unfortunately CLIA forced the laboratory (Immunosciences) to

> stop offering the test. The test was reliable to show exposure, not

> illness. Antibodies to foreign agent only demonstrates exposure.

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