[gemy]

I believe you give credit where and when it is due. Dr Dodds has made substantial contributions over many years with her research, and founding the first blood bank for dogs ! But that is her history and not the now of this test today.


How-ever it has been amply stated here this test does not have published research to back it up. It may be usefull in some or many circumstances - we just don't know *yet*. It is unproven.


The science of the test is just not there yet - and leaves one wondering why Dr Dodds would come out with this test without it or at least a clear caveat that there are no rigorous scientific studies behind the test and their anticipated publish date. And I will not speculate on her motives as a few have done on this thread.


This test is relatively pricey but about the same as for an expanded T4 panel per offa requirements. How-ever it does not have the same research behind it - and even the Expanded T panel is now being researched to develop a more accurate test....


I know you know that is the nature of scientific inquiry - status quo is researched - new and better and more innovative technologies will always be in advance or almost always in advance of rigorous scientific research.