List of blood tests from an ME/CFS specialist
Hi everyone,
I saw an ME/CFS specialist a month ago. Because he isn't accepting new patients I wanted to share the exact panel of blood and other tests they ran on me. Hopefully, this list can help some of you: (I translated with AI)
* Mitochondrial Function Analysis (Seahorse Analyzer measurement)
* NK Cell Cytotoxicity Test (Natural Killer cells function)
* TH1/TH2 Balance (Cytokine profile)
* EBV Immunoblot (Epstein-Barr Virus IgG and IgM)
* Urinary Leukotrienes (Mast cell mediators for MCAS)
* Nitrotyrosine in serum (Nitric oxide / oxidative stress marker)
* GDF-15 in serum (Growth Differentiation Factor 15 / stress cytokine)
* VEGF in serum (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor / vascular growth marker)
* Serotonin in serum (Neurotransmitter levels)
* IgE in serum (Total Immunoglobulin E / allergy marker)
* Tilt Table Test with Laser Doppler Flowmetry (LDF) (Measures tissue perfusion and cerebral blood flow to prove orthostatic intolerance, even if heart rate and blood pressure stay normal)
* Nailfold Capillaroscopy (Looks at microcirculation under a microscope to detect blood circulation disorders)
* Small fiber neuropathy confirmed via skin biopsy
Prescription:
-Piracetam: (1-1-1) -> I got this prescription because of results from Laser Doppler Flowmetry (LDF)
-LDA: 0.1 ml for 7–14 days, then increase to 0.2 ml, etc.
-Oxygen concentrator: Rate 2 to 3 L per minute / 1–2 hours / 2–3 times a day
(AI: This information is for general knowledge and should not be taken as medical advice. Consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new treatment regimen.)