Medical metal hypersensitivity test
(Contact to : 348/7674472 Luigi D'Ettorre)

"...It is useful to perform the MELISA test before the implantation of orthopedic prostheses or dental implants!"

The Melisa® test provides some relevant information regarding the patient's hypersensitivity to some metals, those described at the following link: www.melisa.org/metal-exposure/testing-panels

The scientific principle on which the MELISA Test is based is that of delayed lymphocyte hypersensitivity type IV° which is described in detail here. 

An important FDA study, which you can view here, describes the effects and possible health impacts of some medical-grade metals.

More in-depth information regarding this particular test can be found on the official website of the www.melisa.org  or info pazienti MELISA® Test

Methacrylates

MELISA® Test also provides the ability to analyze any hypersensitivity to methacrylates, a class of compounds used in the production of orthopedic prostheses. At the bottom of the test booking form, you'll find the following acronyms that distinguish them:

• MMA : methyl methacrylate;
• HEMA : hydroxyethylene methacrylate;
• TEGMA : triethylene glycol dimethacrylate;
• BisGMA : bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate

TARGETLAB, in partnership with the English organization MELISA®, takes care of the promotion, marketing and logistics at national level (Italy) for the MELISA® Test, informing and guiding patients to the nearest diagnostic centers to perform the test.
You can view a sample MELISA® Test report here, if you are interested  you can fill out the information request questionnaire in the "Support" section of this site. You will be contacted promptly.