Ema
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Either way, the frozen result was low. Without an elevated frozen result, I personally wouldn't feel comfortable with a Benicar trial given the risks.You might also consider having them draw two vials at once, and having them freeze one and not the other, but test both at the same time on a sample drawn at the same time. That might be the best way to rule in/out any issues with handling. Comparing values handled differently but taken on different days may not give you the most accurate view of what's going on since your values could be fluctuating and the differences you are seeing could be real and not attributed to sample handling.
The variability in testing packs a blow to the creditability of an already fringe theory. I'm all for a good fringe theory but there needs to be some consistent benchmarks for people to follow.