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To: long-gone who wrote (65074)	3/8/2001 3:19:24 PM
From: IngotWeTrust	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 116768

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. gold_tutor