Dear Friends:
I had received the information about the urine test yesterday as breaking news and took it
as such. I recalled hearing about a urine test for CFS awhile back but couldn't
remember from whom or where.
One of my contacts went on the internet and found out the article dates back to 2009 when
it first was announced. I then went to the Protea Biopharma website and viewed its FAQs
in which it states that it is not an approved test but still considered research.
However, as patients have been requesting the kit, it is available at a price. Below is
what was posted as an explanation.
I am really sorry that I didn't follow my instincts and checked out what I remembered
from back then before sending you the information as new.
Lydia
Lydia E. Neilson, M.S.M. , Founder
Chief Executive Officer
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FYI: I found this on the internet regarding the same article.
http://www.ei-resource.org/news/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-news/diagnostic-...
Added at the bottom note:
CORRECTION: It has been brought to my attention that this story is in fact based on a
Press Release circulated in 2009. Sincerest apologies for raising false hopes. The article
has been left online for reference purposes but should be seen as historic rather than a
new (March 2011) information.
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