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I have been asked by a GP with a patient who has CFS about the value of, the accuracy of, the following tests, and if they reflect what they are claimed to do. I can find no peer reviewed strong evidence for the usefulness of any of them, and wondered if there is a colleague out there with more knowlegde they are able to provide about these "fringe" tests. I have informed the GP of my reservations/concerns, so any useful information would be welcomed by us both. Coenzyme Q10 ATP levels ADP to ATP conversion efficiency and ADP-ATP translocator cell-free DNA Niacin Superoxide dismutase Looking at the cost of getting these measured, £175, I can't see these being done regularly under the PbR incidative tariff for Clinical Biochemistry! Regards Gary Mascall Consultant in Clinical Biochemistry ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/