Viread nd test questions

[Cjb3695]

So basically I just wanted some input. Lately I've been experiencing red palms and random tingly feelings occasionally. I've been on viread for a year now. I switched from etv because of the side effects I was having. Im still not negative for some reason, my doctor said I'm at 20? And 20 or less is undetectable? I'm not sure. Also I want to try sending out my blood overseas to get a real Hbv S antigen count. I'm in NY. I know I tossed a lot of questions but I have a lot of unanswered questions

[stef2011]

well red palms happen in advanced cirrhosis, usually very advanced, i never had them despite i had cirrhosis
but red palms are not just a red color, they are very particular and afterall there is no need to check this at all today.how is your latest fibroscan?

be aware that just taking an antiviral doesn t make your liver safe from cirrhosis or continuos damage, organic, not processed, no chemicals in it...food must be your choice
no fats, no red meat, little milk or cheese...thehealthy diet ismade of vegetables

just have a look here, healthy diet is the same for every condition,  be it MS or liver damage...toxins and toxic substances in food and the place we live are our enemies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypqaogsfw6k&feature=related

vit d 3 is also a must have for hbvers and low/normal bmi (24 or less), low/normal weight

[stef2011]

as to hbvdna if it is less than 20iu/ml and normal or near normal alt it is ok, just have regular fibroscans to make sure your liver is ok too

by the way i regressed my cirrhosis despite alt 40-50, so food, healthy life style and hbvdna und or less than 20iu/ml are enough for no liver damage despite the alt numbers

[Cjb3695]

Thanks for the advice as always stef, but unfortunately im in NY. So I dont have access to fibroscan. I started the anti-virals pretty early and they said my liver was in good condition, I guess I def have too start eating better my diet is a little bit lapse. Can you tell me the easiest way I can find out my hbsag quantity by sending it out?

[livetruly]

Thank you for writing to us.



As per query received, we can accept the sample for the test but the stability condition of the sample should be maintained only in refrigerated condition. Kindly find the below mentioned stability duration of the test required under refrigerated condition.



Test Code


Test Name


Stability (Refreigerated)


Sample Type


Schedule

S215


hbsag quantitaitve test


2 weeks

2 ml (1ml min.)serum in SST

Daily

N041


hbv drug resistance & genotype determination


10 days


4 ml plasma from EDTA vial


Daily by 6:00 pm, Report - 7 days

N027


quantitaitve hbvdna pcr


72 hrs


3 ml (2ml min) plasma from 2 EDTA vial


Sample by Tue/Thur/Sat 9am, Report - Wed/Fri/Mon

Z137


hbeag , hbeab


1 week

2 ml (1ml min.)serum in SST


Daily



Kindly find the procedure to send the sample under REFRIGERATED condition:

    Empty transport box
    Place a pre-frozen gel pack at bottom
    Place a layer of per-forated sponge over the pre-frozen gel pack
    Place specimens sealed in 'Zip lock bag' over the perforated sponge
    Cover specimens with second layer of perforated sponge
    Place another pre-frozen gel pack over the samples
    Place un-perforated sponge and close thermacol lid.
    Seal the cardboard box and transport to laboratory immediately
    Indicate 'Refrigerated Samples' on cardboard box

Note: 1) Seperate plasma aseptically after 2 hrs of collection for HBV DNA PCR Quantitative & HBV Drug resistance & genotype.

          2) Overnight fasting of 12 hrs is mandatory.

          3) Kindly consult the courier company regarding the time requried to send the sample from USA to India and kindly ensure regarding the sample stability & any damage of the sample at the time of transportation from the same.



For further assistance feel free to contact us on 011-39885050.

[veteranB]

What company is this? :)

[Cjb3695]

Yeah what company is this? Do you guys have a website?

[Cjb3695]

Yeah what company is this? Do you guys have a website?

[stef2011]

it is the indian lab network our members in india use, they inquired and posted how to do the samples to ship

http://www.lalpathlabs.com/

[veteranB]

Another problem for us might  be drawing blood without a prescription and sending it there.

[stef2011]

never heard of a prescription to draw blood, sounds ridiculous, what do they write there,,,,,,,draw a blood tube...

i believe just a nurse to do it is enough

here s an example of CFS patients sending blood samples to europe by fedex
http://forums.phoenixrising.me/index.php?threads/gcmaf-for-xmrv-gc-protein-derived-macrophage-activating-factor-anyone-taking-it.4892/page-102#post-108759

[veteranB]

Thanks I will check on it.

But just know this some doctors here in states wont do it. It is not that simple to do. A doctor must be willing to do so and write a prescription so they draw blood.

[veteranB]

But thanks for the info and a link i will look into it.

[Babylove0728]

How much do you pay for the blood tests? Do you send the payment along with the samples? or they do the testd firsts and then they bill you?
Thanks for your anticipated reply.

[stef2011]

you have to send emails to those labs, i dont know how they work for payments