Выкладываю ответ на письмо от Galaxy Diagnostics (диагностика нескольких видов Бартонелл) по поводу возможности отослать кровь из Европы в США. Также имеется ценник по ссылке и брошура.
Hi, Boris - Thank you for your interest in our Bartonella ePCR(tm) test.
Yes, we do accept international orders. The price depends on the test
ordered. International orders do not include shipping, so you will have to
obtain an estimate for shipment of clinical samples from your country to our
lab. See below for further details, including a link to test pricing.
Our Mission
We have been working hard to get the word out about the risks of zoonotic
infection to the veterinary and medical communities through our “Healthy
Pets, Healthy Families” campaign. We also suspect that many more
veterinarians, animal workers, and pet owners are affected by Bartonella spp
infection than is currently appreciated. For more information on the
clinical picture emerging from the research on Bartonella spp infection,
these links may be helpful:
Brochure - Quick overview of Bartonella infection and diagnostic challenges
http://www.galaxydx.com/web/pdfs/Bartonella_brochure_general.pdf
Video – A One Health Perspective on an Emerging Infectious Disease
(Breitschwerdt, NorVect 2014)
http://bit.ly/1QiAZsX
Bartonella References by Disease Association, Risk Factors, Diagnostic, and
Treatment Studies
http://www.galaxydx.com/web/pdfs/BartonellaReferences.pdf
How to Order
Attached please find the forms & instructions required for international
orders. International orders come with additional expenses including the
cost of priority shipping and the use of your own materials for sample
collection and shipping (all standard items). Any licensed healthcare
provider can order our testing. For first time orders, we recommend ordering
both the Triple Draw Bartonella ePCR™ test panel and IFA serology panel (B
henselae and B quintana) for the best data possible to support diagnosis.
How Bartonella ePCR™ Works
Bartonella ePCR combines PCR testing with an enrichment culture in our
patented BAPGM medium to increase sensitivity of Bartonella detection in
patient samples (usually blood, but works well for tissue, lymph node
aspirate, and other bodily fluids). NCSU research suggests that it is the
best test for atypical presentations of cat scratch disease and other
Bartonella spp infections where there is either an absence of immune
response (no antibodies) or no antigens available for IFA serology testing.
We use genus level primers in our Bartonella PCR and confirm all PCR
positives by DNA sequencing. This approach allows us to detect the presence
of less common species of Bartonella which may be important. Click here for
a comparison with other test methods:
http://www.galaxydx.com/web/pdfs/HHTestPerformance.pdf
Test Performance
Our Bartonella ePCR method is well validated by a growing list of
peer-reviewed publications. A review of our recent test performance data
indicates that the Triple Draw Bartonella ePCR is 9-10 times more sensitive
than a single Bartonella PCR. NCSU studies indicate that less than half of
the patients, who test positive for Bartonella infection by Bartonella ePCR,
also test positive for antibodies against Bartonella. While DNA tests are
more confirmatory than serology tests (antibodies only indicate prior
exposure), we recommend Bartonella IFA serology in addition to Triple Draw
Bartonella ePCR as baseline and follow antibody testing may provide useful
for monitoring treatment response. Pricing and test options are available
here:
http://galaxydx.com/web/pdfs/hhtestoptions.pdf
Case Consults
We provide complimentary case consults to ordering physicians to support
test interpretation and to provide guidance on the latest research. The
clinical research on Bartonella spp infection is at a very early stage of
development. The latest research implicates Bartonella in a wide range of
disorders affecting the neurological system, joints, heart and vascular
system. While lab data shows our test performs very well compared to the
existing standards of care (PCR and IFA serology), some doctors may question
the clinical importance of Bartonella infection (whether it really is
causing the observed and reported symptoms). Existing guidelines address
well-established Bartonella disorders including Cat Scratch Disease and
Trench Fever, but do not address the latest research. Given the broad range
of possible clinical patterns, treatment is typically managed on a
case-by-case basis.
Kind regards,
Amanda
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Amanda Elam, PhD
President
Galaxy Diagnostics, Inc.
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