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Symptom checker
MELISA is a blood test to aid the diagnosis of metal hypersensitivity. It is used worldwide by healthcare professionals to help determine whether patients are..
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About
About
Background
The MELISA organisation is dedicated to the science of metal hypersensitivity and improving its diagnosis when treating chronic diseases such as chronic fatigue syndrome, ...
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Pre-testing
MELISA Pre Testing prior to surgery
MELISA can be used for metal hypersensitivity testing prior to surgery if there are indicators that an allergy may be present. For instance, skin reactions to m...
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Selecting testing
Selecting testing
Select testing
MELISA testing is best used to check if any ongoing metal exposure is causing unexplained symptoms. It can be chronic long term symptoms or new...
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FAQ: Patient
How should I choose what metals to test for?
Typically, the choice of metals for testing will be based on your current exposure. You should ideally find out the exact composition of fillings, crowns, ...
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Finding phlebotomy
Finding phlebotomy
Finding phlebotomy
Are you unsure who to approach regarding scheduling a blood draw? Here are some general suggestions:
Check with your primary care doctor’s...