HDC was a web page, http://www.hdccorp.com/
One interesting item is they have modified the string test for detection of
H pylori.
They claim this is alternative specimen collection device and will be
competing with scoping the patient and performing a biopsy. HMO's are
interested in this because of the much lower cost than scope fees.
Brent Barrett wrote in message <6h3mls$k90$1 at news.iquest.net>...
>HDC produces and sells the EnteroTest string capsule test for the detection
>of Giardia. The system is available in adult and peds shapes.
>>I interested any subscribers who has used this system and why and under
>which conditions it is being used. Of special interest, I would be
>interested in cases study(ies) where an EIA Giardia assay, Enterotest and
>routine O&P exams performed and the results. Did the EIA pick up the
>infection, which the string and O&P exams were negative?
>>Did the string test find Giardia before the EIA and O&P assays did?
>>Have you found other parasites except Giardia using the string test.
>>Thank you
>>Brent Barrett
>Indiana State Department of Health
>salbrent at iquest.net>>>>
