silicone hypersensitivity testing

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Tricia Trish <glory2glory1401@...> wrote: From: Tricia Trish <glory2glory1401@...>Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 07:30:13 -0700 (PDT)Subject: Re: Silicone hypersensitivity testing available Thanks for this...I thought I would post what they said regarding this test. The link didn't work for me at first, but here's what I found after doing some research. I just wonder if you can order this test by yourself, or if you have to have a doctor order it? http://www.cpclabs. com/test- S.html#Anchor- Test-19862 For more information on the services offered by CPC Laboratories,please call 888-538-5794email us at salescpclabs (DOT) com 109 West Bankhead Street • Post Office Box 2368 New Albany, MS 38652Local: (662) 538-5794 • Fax: (662) 538-5796 Test Name :

Silicone HypersensitivityCPT Code :86353Specimen Requirements :10.0 ml whole blood (ACD, yellow top).Special Instructions :Keep specimen at room temperature. Do not spin down and separate. Specimen must be received within 24 hours of collection; therefore, draw specimens only Monday - Thursday. Case history data sheet and signed statement of payment must accompany ALL assay requests.Rejection Conditions :Hemolyzed or clotted blood. Specimen received refrigerated, frozen or on ice. Specimen with viability less than 85%.See Also :Special Immunology/Cellular Immune Response.Includes :(1) Unstimulated lymphocyte response (background/ baseline) (2) Lymphocyte response to Con A (independent T cell response) (3) Lymphocyte response to silicon dioxide (T cell response to silicone) (4) Interpretation testsDate: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 09:31:48 -0700Rogene,I found another blood lab this morning that says they do the silicone hypersesnitivity tests. Lanahttp://www.cpclabs. com/services. html____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ________Add a contact to Windows Live Messenger for a chance to win a free trip!

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Hi Sis,

Makes complete sense to me. I think I'd react to the chemicals too since

I am chemical sensitive.

Kenda

> Hi Kenda,

>

> In my case, I think my problems were chemical related since I got

> sick within a week of getting implanted. I tested negative for

> silicone antibodies, but I know there are other chemicals in the

> implants that could have made me sick. The doctor that explanted me

> thought my problems were related to the chemicals, or a foreign body

> in my body kind of thing. I know some have definitely had fungal

> problems, though.

>

> Sis

>

>

>

>>

>> Since you had saline implants, isn't it possible that your

> problems were

>> mold related, rather than silicone related? If you don't test

> positive for

>> silicone sensitivity, I'd look really hard into treatment for

> fungal

>> infection.

>>

>> Kenda

>>

>>

>>> I previously submitted by story memorializing my desperation

> emotionally and

>>> physically after being misdiagnosed and misinterpreted for two

> and a half

>>> years. After much research and support through this group I had

> my implants

>>> removed the first week in October - I feel that my symptoms

> have slightly

>>> improved, however, I would like input from others as far as

> treatment options

>>> that

>>> will further benefit me. I have opted for natural hormone

> replacement

>>> therapy and have removed myself from all other meds in an effort

> to see if in

>>> fact

>>> my implants were the cause of my agony - I believe that they

> were -

>>> however, I wanted to further inquire as I am scheduled for a

> silicone

>>> hypersensitivity test next week - does anyone know how accurate

> this test is

>>> and if it

>>> comes back positive/prone, although I had saline filled, should

> I assume that

>>> I

>>> have a road yet to travel with the aftermath and what further

> test should I

>>> pursue to assess my symptoms.

>>>

>>> This has been an incredible group and the knowledge and strength

> of the

>>> women in this group is incredible and refreshing to say the

> least - thanks for

>>> your input and continued support.

>>>

>>>

>>

>

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