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Diagnostic Test for Xenotropic Murine Leukemia Virus-like Virus for associated neurological disease (XAND), Viral Immune Pathology Diagnostics VIP Dx

Dr. Vincent Lombardi, the primary investigator and first author on paper that appeared in the 8 October 2009 issue of “Science”, is the Director of Operations for the licensing and development of the XAND test assays used by VIP Dx for the detection of XMRV. To download a copy of the paper by Dr. Lombardi et al, “Detection of an Infectious Retrovirus, XMRV, in Blood Cells of Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” please go to www.sciencexpress.org. VIP Dx has licensed the same technology used in the research of the XMRV virus to develop their XAND (XMRV associated neurological disease) testing.

Press Releases

October 23, 2009, Reno, Nevada

It is with great pleasure that Viral Immune Pathology Diagnostics (VIP Dx) announces the introduction of its family of diagnostic tests for the Xenotropic Murine Leukemia Virus-like Virus for XMRV associated neurological disease (XAND).

Test acceptance will commence on October 23rd, 2009. Please contact our Client Relations staff to arrange the shipment of test kits and acceptance of samples. Each XAND specimen must have an XAND acceptance code on the test requisition. The XAND acceptance code is assigned by our staff and will arrive on the test requisition in your specimen kit. Specimens sent without the appropriate acceptance code may result in the delay or inability to perform the diagnostic test. The diagnostic tests available for XAND* are as follows:

XAND by PCR for XMRV active infection: Test Code XAND ($400)

XAND1 by virus culture for XMRV latent infection: Test Code XND1 ($500)

XAND2 by PCR for XMRV active infection and virus culture for latent infection: Test Code XND2 ($650)Coming Soon!

XAND with Western Blot (reflexive) as confirmation of XMRV active infection

XAND by serology: Serological assay for XMRV IgG antibodies will be available shortly. Samples requiring serological testing may be banked for future testing if requested.

We are accepting XAND tests on Tuesdays and Fridays only due to the incubation period required for proper analysis. Therefore, you must have your blood drawn on Monday or Thursday and ship immediately back to us by priority overnight FedEx for receipt by us on Tuesday or Friday.

For XAND testing you must use the coded test requisition provided with your kit. Refer to the updated specimen guidelines in the right column of the test requisition for proper blood draw.

No special preparation is required for specimens; ship specimens at ambient (room) temperature. Specimens must be received within 24 hours for proper analysis. Collection and shipping instructions are included in each kit along with all required specimen tubes. The return clinical envelope and overnight airbill are also included.

We are very excited about our latest technology and new XAND test menu. To order you test kit and check on test availability, please call Client Relations at                (775) 351-1890        . Our Client Relations desk is open from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday PST. You can also e-mail your request to info@vipdx.com.

On behalf of the VIP Dx team, we thank you for your continued support.

* The XAND tests were developed and their performance characteristics were determined and validated by VIP Dx. These tests have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for diagnostic purposes. The XAND tests are for informational use and medical expertise is required for the correct interpretation.

Order XAND test kits:

VIP Dx
5625 Fox Avenue, Suite 369
Reno, NV 89506

Phone:                (775) 351-1890        
Fax: (775) 682-8517
E-mail: info@vipdx.com
Client Relation Hours
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PST)

Vincent Lombardi, Ph.D.
Lab Manager & Assay Development

Marguerite Ross
Director, Marketing & Client Relations

Megan Martin
Client Relations Representative

Source: http://www.redlabsusa.com/press/