| Jan van Roijen 2005-05-06, 8:56 am |
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3 May 2005
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From: GAILRONDA@aol.com
Ciguatera Neurotoxin Testing Protocol
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Hi
Anybody can be tested for this and the protocol from our website
(www.NCF-NET.org) gives these directions. It includes the new
address for testing until the onsite laboratory, damaged during
the flood, is rebuilt.
Best,
Gail
NOTICE
Ciguatera Testing Protocol
Blood sample requirements and protocol for sample
submission
Blood Sample:
1) Draw 5 ml. in a Tiger Top or Plain Red tube.
2) Spin blood, remove serum from tubes and place in a new,
clean tube (red top or red tiger print topped tube). At least 2 ml
of serum is required for testing purposes.
3) Fully seal tube and label with the patient's name, contact
information and date. Keep serum cold (do not freeze). See
shipping requirements below.
Shipping:
1) Tube should be placed in a sturdy container (Styrofoam,
sturdy box) and packaged to prevent breakage. Pack with some
form of coolant (i.e. ice pack, gel pack). Reinforce with packing
foam, bubble wrap, or any other type of packing material. Seal
package and place in shipping box.
2) Label package including physician's name, address,
phone/fax numbers, email address (if available), along with the
patient's name, age, sex, and mailing address.
3) Ship overnight priority via FedEx to:
Oceanit
Y. Hokama
Attn.: Joanne Ebesu or Cara Camora
810 Pohukaina St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
4) Shipping and packing charges to be paid for by patient.
5) Your physician will be contacted regarding the test results.
A charge of US$100 for each CFS sample is the small fee that
goes toward the salaries of the additional staff necessary for
testing.
Physicians with further questions may call:
808-956-5464 (voicemail)
808-956-8682 (laboratory, no voice mail)
The university has received its international blood permit for
ciguatera testing from the CDC and has already gotten many
samples from overseas for testing
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