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if you are in europe what xmrv test to do?

leaves

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A friend of mine wants to do an xmrv test. What test is the best bang for the buck at the moment?
Thanks!
 

ukxmrv

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Depends where they live and what travel/courier charges there will be on top of the testing price

Redlabs in Belgium, Biolab in London or Lillestrm Helseklinikk in Norway
 

leaves

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Ok thanks! I think red labs is best, but they offer 3 tests; co culture, serology, and mlv. Not sure which ones she sould take.. Suggestions?
 

Jemal

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I would start with culture. If that's a positive, you don't need to do the other tests. If it's a negative you can do the additional tests.
This will save your friend some money.