INTERNATIONAL TMAU TESTING UPDATE 2

I would like to thank the 21 people who have inquired about MEBO Research's upcoming International TMAU Testing Program with Eliapharma Services Inc. At this time, we have 19 persons confirmed on the waitlist, even before we have completed all the preparations to begin testing. Testing will be done in batches of 60 specimens (two samples per person), and it looks like we'll get the 30 people by the time we are set up to test. This strong support is very much appreciated, and we are that much driven to ensure that we offer everyone the highest quality testing experience.

I am currently finalizing the training program on international shipping provided to me by FedEx particularly regarding the shipping process to and from the Canadian Lab to as many countries as necessary. My 30 years experience in the airline industry has given me significant expertise in international travel involving Customs procedures and now national security concerns. Now, instead of transporting passengers internationally, MEBO will be shipping medical kits and human specimens with some similar procedures but with significant differences. Eliapharma has already submitted the application for the Import/Export Permit from the Canadian authorities.

Eliapharma is setting up the validation process to run the tests. This lab has just received the trimethylamine (TMA) ordered from a chemical manufacturer to test multiple urine samples of persons without body odor conditions by adding controlled levels of TMA in the urine in order to ascertain how long the specimen will remain intact from a frozen state to room temperature before the TMA begins to evaporate to such a degree as to render the test inaccurate. The test will involve the use of a couple of different stabilizing acids to see which works best preserving the specimen for a longer period of time. We consider this to be a very important measure for us to take in order to ensure the quality of the specimens and accuracy of the tests. Meanwhile, the lab is also setting up and validating the equipment with the required trial runs, etc.

These and other procedures are very important steps that we are committed to taking, since we want to extend this testing opportunity to as many people from distant countries while securing an accurate and high quality testing process. We want to ensure that we use the proper kit supplies to protect the specimen, the proper shipping plan for timely delivery, and to have in order all government required documentation, such as Commercial Invoice, Airway Bill, return prepaid shipping label, and others (depending on countries involved), so that the specimen is not delayed in transit or at Customs, in order that it does not become corrupt and then consequently give inaccurate results. This process is also very user-friendly for the person testing, since all the documentation required by the respective governments will be prepared and prepaid in advance by MEBO Research.

I am a firm believer in establishing a good foundation in any and all projects I undertake, and this very important setting-up process is no exception. I always prefer quality over quantity to provide a flawless process; and if we hurry through this stage, we open ourselves to paying dearly for it in the long run with inaccurate results and damaged specimens.

Therefore, after discussing it with the president of Eliapharma, we believe that we will be in a good position to begin shipping out the kits on November 18th to those persons who have put their names on the waitlist. If you are interested in signing up to have your TMAU phenotype (urine) test done through MEBO Research and Eliapharma, you may send MEBO an email at tmautest@meboresearch.org, with no obligation to participate. In order to best calculate shipping costs, I would need to know the country, address (with postal code), and phone number of anyone requesting a kit. I will send you an email quoting an all inclusive rate once all preparatory arrangements have been finalized.

If you are still interested in testing at that time, you may fill out and submit the application with your payment in full through PayPal. An optional online survey will become available to you that you may fill out for future research purposes, though participation is strictly on a voluntary basis. MEBO and Eliapharma commit to strict confidentiality codes of ethics. Upon receipt of payment and the application, a kit will be mailed to you with clear instructions on how to do your choline load as well s your specimen collections and handling. All the necessary documentation, such as Customer Invoice, Air Waybill, and your return postage label will be included in the kit.

I appreciate your patience and support.

María de la Torre
President and Executive Director

maria.delatorre@meboresearch.org

---

---

Related Posts:

MEBO and Eliapharma TMAU Testing and future research goals

MEBO and Eliapharma TMAU Testing Update 4

INTERNATIONAL TMAU TESTING UPDATE 3

INTERNATIONAL TMAU TESTING UPDATE

More about TMAU testing through MEBO Research

TMAU Test with Eliapharma through MEBO Research

International TMAU testing in Canada : Special Group Rates

---