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n2themystic
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I just saw this article. Fingers crossed its a going to be better than what we currently have.

http://abbott.com/press-release/2011-august10_1.htm
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Are they going to actually release it as a diagnostic tool or will it be only used as a research and surveillance tool?

"The PLEX-ID� Vector-borne test, which is intended for non-diagnostic use, has been designed to support bioresearch, environmental surveillance, and other activities central to the detection and identification of vector-borne pathogens."

It would be great if this could/would be used for diagnosis, but I fear the CDC, FDA, NIH and whoever else has a vested interest in keeping lyme as a dirty little secret will squash any chances of that happening.

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I totally didn't catch that line about being used for non-diagnostic use when I first read the article. [Frown] But then again it says "currently" so hopefully if its as good as they are making out to be it will be used for diagnostics at some point.
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