Hughes Syndrome Testing
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The following tests are used to exclude Hughes Syndrome (and variants) as being the cause of CFS. All tests must be negative (there are many variants of Hughes Syndrome). Immune System Activation of Coagulation PanelFor detection of "sticky blood" there are several tests. The usual US-CFS test is the ISAC Panel from Hemex laboratories (http://www.hemex.com) Anticardiolipin AntibodiesThis is a cheap test, but it requires two positive tests 6 months apart
for a positive result. Lupus AnticoagulantThe name does not imply Lupus -- rather an antibody that is also seen with Lupus. Moderate number of positive results. Wasserman ReactionThis is a very old syphilis test, a positive test does not imply syphilis, rather one form of Hughes Syndrome. Least amount of positive results. |
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