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Getting a positive PCR testSubmitted by garcia on Wed, 2007-04-25 07:35.Hi guys, I'm about to do a PCRi sputum test and I'd like to maximize my chances of testing positive for CPni. Any tips?? Just for reference I have an active respiratory infection with CPn - including lungs, sinuses and throat. I get plenty of nasal discharge (thin mucous), but don't seem to produce much of anything from the lungs. many thanks, Garcia. ___________________________________________________________ »
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I don't know much about
I don't know much about the accuracy of a sputum test for Cpni. Remember, the big problem is sampling: if the particular locus of the sample is where the Cpn is. If oral sputum has enough Cpn proteins from the site of infection (lungs?) then it will pick it up on the test. If it's contained more in the lungs, not a virgorous enough case of Cpn pneumonia, it won't. You might wish to have both a serum (blood) and sputum test if you can afford it. The serum will try to detect any DNA fragments in the bloodstream, which would be there from immunei cells dealing with any active site of infection. Of course, the results may be affected if you are currently using antibioticsi.
CAPi for Chlamydia pneumonia since 11/04. 25yrs CFSi & FMSi- Currently: 150mg INHi, 200 Doxycycline, 500mg MWF Azithromycin, 1000mg Flagyli daily (Continuous protocol)
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CAPi for Cpni 11/04. Dx: 25yrs CFSi & FMSi. Currently: 150mg BID Roxithromycin, Doxycycline 100mg BID, Tinii 1000mg/day pulses; Vit D2000 units, T4 & T3
Thanks Jim, that makes
Thanks Jim, that makes sense. If the sputum comes up negative I'll go for the blood test.
thanks.
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CFSi since 2001. Infected CPni Jan 2006. Dx'd March 2007. Started CAPi March 2007. Currently taking: Azith 500mg every other day alternating with minoi (100mg).
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