WPI announces XMRV test kits through vipdx labs
Press Release from WPI
Viral Immune Pathology Diagnostics Introduces New Test for XMRV Patients and Clinicians
-Net proceeds from test dedicated to further WPI research
RENO, Nev. – The Whittemore Peterson Institute (WPI) has recently published a research study
revealing the prevalence of XMRV in patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome, ME/CFS or what has most recently been called, X associated neuro-immune disease,
(XAND). In response to an overwhelming request for a diagnostic test for XMRV, WPI has temporarily
agreed to allow Viral Immune Pathology Diagnostics (VIP Dx) to begin offering the identical tests that
have been extensively validated using the same technology developed by Drs. Lombardi and Mikovits
and their colleagues as reported in Science.
VIP Dx is a small state certified laboratory in Reno, Nevada that was formed in response to the
September 11, 2001 crisis which resulted in the cessation of blood sample shipments between the United
States and Europe. Faced with the loss of important lab tests impacting patients with neuro-immune
diseases, the Whittemore family made the decision to support the lab in Reno.
“Our family made it possible for the lab to not only continue delivering diagnostic tests to doctors, but
also help the WPI bring cutting edge biomarkers of disease to this field of medicine, such as the tests for
XMRV,” said Annette Whittemore, Founder and President of WPI. “Tests conducted for XMRV, and
other tests that support the diagnostic process in this field, will support the continuation of vital work at
WPI through our donation of all of our net proceeds.”
XMRV test acceptance commenced at VIP Dx this month. For more information about the XMRV test kit, visit www.vipdx.com.
Whittemore Peterson Institute
The Whittemore Peterson Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease exists to bring discovery, knowledge, and
effective treatments to patients with illnesses caused by acquired dysregulation of the immune system
and the nervous system, often resulting in lifelong disease and disability. The WPI is the first institute in
the world dedicated to neuro-immune diseases, integrating patient treatment, basic and clinical
research and medical education.
Viral Immune Pathology Diagnostics Introduces New Test for XMRV Patients and Clinicians
-Net proceeds from test dedicated to further WPI research
RENO, Nev. – The Whittemore Peterson Institute (WPI) has recently published a research study
revealing the prevalence of XMRV in patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome, ME/CFS or what has most recently been called, X associated neuro-immune disease,
(XAND). In response to an overwhelming request for a diagnostic test for XMRV, WPI has temporarily
agreed to allow Viral Immune Pathology Diagnostics (VIP Dx) to begin offering the identical tests that
have been extensively validated using the same technology developed by Drs. Lombardi and Mikovits
and their colleagues as reported in Science.
VIP Dx is a small state certified laboratory in Reno, Nevada that was formed in response to the
September 11, 2001 crisis which resulted in the cessation of blood sample shipments between the United
States and Europe. Faced with the loss of important lab tests impacting patients with neuro-immune
diseases, the Whittemore family made the decision to support the lab in Reno.
“Our family made it possible for the lab to not only continue delivering diagnostic tests to doctors, but
also help the WPI bring cutting edge biomarkers of disease to this field of medicine, such as the tests for
XMRV,” said Annette Whittemore, Founder and President of WPI. “Tests conducted for XMRV, and
other tests that support the diagnostic process in this field, will support the continuation of vital work at
WPI through our donation of all of our net proceeds.”
XMRV test acceptance commenced at VIP Dx this month. For more information about the XMRV test kit, visit www.vipdx.com.
Whittemore Peterson Institute
The Whittemore Peterson Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease exists to bring discovery, knowledge, and
effective treatments to patients with illnesses caused by acquired dysregulation of the immune system
and the nervous system, often resulting in lifelong disease and disability. The WPI is the first institute in
the world dedicated to neuro-immune diseases, integrating patient treatment, basic and clinical
research and medical education.
REMOVE WILLIAM REEVES FROM THE CDC/CFS PROGRAM. ACTUALLY, REMOVE CFIDS FROM THE CDC AND MOVE IT TO ANY OTHER FED OR PRIVATE ORG. THE CDC HAS MESSED UP SO MUCH THEY CAN'T BE TRUSTED.
Thanks for this reporting. Went to the WPI site and yes, there was the press release and then on to the site itself and saw the other tests available. Very interesting, all of it. Thanks!
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