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CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME DNA PROFILE
Code: DP501
DNA Tests for:
- Aspergillus spp.
- Chlamydia spp. (C.pneumoniae, C. psittaci)
- Candida albicans
- Cytomegalovirus
- Human herpesvirus 6
- Mycoplasma spp. (M. pneumoniae, M. fermentans,
M. hominis, M. penetrans)
Recommended Samples:
- Whole blood (5ml) in a lavender EDTA tube.
Definition:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Illness involving exhaustion
and weakness: an illness without a known cause that is characterized
by long-term exhaustion that can last for months, muscle weakness and soreness, depression, and sleep
disturbances. May also cause sore throat, tender or painful lymph nodes in neck or armpit, and trouble concentrating.
It may be a reaction to a viral infection in somebody
already debilitated. (MSN Encarta)
Scientific Publications:
N/A
Price: Contact your physician
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HOW TO ORDER
- Download submission form (follow
this link);
- Talk to your physician to select the appropriate
DNA profile or tests
Note:
To ensure proper medical attention and result interpretation,
Health Genetic Center requires all samples for infectious
pathogens to be submitted by licensed physicians.
The results of the findings will be sent to the
physician's office.
- Arrange sample collection through your physician
or call us at 1-866-362-0577 to set up blood collection.
- All samples for infectious DNA testing should
be submitted by a courier service. Please, follow
this link for shipping instructions.
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