Hi, Richard, thanks for that fascinating information regarding gold particles used in HIV testing.
Here are my thoughts:
1) There are already several tests available for HIV status determination.
How this one stacks up and climbs in market share will be the
determining factor for those who already handle bio-med waste to
provide incentives necessary to alter their customary incineration m.o.,
in order to recover that discarded gold.
2) There is already an appreciable amount of silver being disposed of
through incineration from the various EEG and EKG patches and
applied electro-conductive creams that get wiped off by 2 "generous"
two Kleenex tissues they offer a patient to get that gunk off after the
test.
3) It wouldn't be much of a jump to treat the incinerated waste for
both gold and silver, if it isn't already being done.
4) As far as concern about handling potential fluids containing HIV,
I believe I'll avoid the added level of and additional cost of protective
gowns,gloves, and goggles et al in my lab setting which also would
have to be ultimately disposed. This is another way of saying,
I like my under $20 per oz cost of acquisition of gold on a per ounce
basis for a budget buster represented by this opportunity you
presented.
HOWEVER,
I would very much appreciate the source of said tests or a place
where I could acquire a couple dozen new in package tests
for the purpose of determining gold content. Who knows, at this
point in time, its entirely possible this test will be "overlooked" for
cheaper competitor, and the whole unsold inventory appears on
the "liquidation circuit" for sharp eyed recyclers such as moi
Any chance you could get at this info, a pix, a spec sheet from
some patent site...
something that will give me a leg up in the "visual aid" and
"acquisition" categories?
Thanks, Richard, you are a 'net surfer extraordinaire! I sincerely
look forward to learning more.
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