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Biotech / Medical : Chromatics Color Sciences International. Inc; CCSI -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: David S. who wrote (1255)	3/8/1998 8:44:00 PM
From: Merg	Read Replies (5) \| Respond to of 5736

Actually, David S. is unfortunately correct to be questioning the size of this market. Yes, bilirubin tests are done on all newborns at birth...subsequent testing is as needed. This Bili test is done on the blood samples already drawn for other purposes and a separate 'stick' is rarely needed.. When an independent bili test (and thus a blood sample) is needed it is a simple matter of poking a lancet into the baby's heel (however brutal this may seem to some observers). IMO it is unlikely that a hospital equipped to deliver babies would spend the money for this item. Perhaps there is some other disease (such as Hepatitis B pr C?) that would increase the market for this devise in a developing country like China where the disease is endemic. Any other medical people on this thread have an opinion?

To: David S. who wrote (1255)	3/8/1998 8:58:00 PM
From: blake1	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 5736

I know this is really complicated. However, I would again ask you to respond DIRECTLY to the questions such as do you work for Avalon? You can lie and the only one that knows that will be you. Regarding all the splendid independent analysis provided on this board on the size of the CCSI market, the distributors, who are truly independent and not willing to easily part with their $, will help educate everyone about the anticipated market in the very near future. You think that it is small based on your analysis I guess, while I believe based on my discussions with neonatal,etc folks that the market is very large. That is what makes winners and losers. I have done my research and have lots of money including lots of profits so far riding on my independent research. I challenge you again to respond to the questions asked. If you are short CCSI and have done your research, then the questions should not be too difficult.