Sarah,
You need to measure white cell sensitivity to silicone, rather than
silicone itself.
This is best done using the MELISA system (which is a development of
the lymphocyte transformation test) and you can contact their UK
office for prices and sampling protocol via the web, which will bring
you to
MELISA Diagnostics Ltd
Tel +44 20 8133 5166
Fax +44 20 8711 5958
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Nick Miller
London
On 09/01/2012, Sarah Mapplebeck <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I've had a phone call from one of our local GPs. Several patients have
> turned up asking for their blood tests as they have PIP implants. Surgeons
> are sending patients to their GPs who don't know what to do.
>
> Are we meant to measure silcone in these patients and if so, any ideas on
> the laboratory providing this? What are others doing?
>
> Thanks, Sarah
>
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