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Old 30th Nov 2011, 21:58
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gingernut
 
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I'm still unclear as to why LFT's are tested in pilots? The tests are neither specific or sensitive.

Testing for those on a statin is just about acceptable, at 1, 3 and 12 months, (and then never again),but, again, the science behind this is limited.

What really worries me about using this test is that it may result in a fit, healthy, (undrinking) pilot being stigmatised, whilst the hardened drinker is missed, due to the over reliance on snake oil medicine. Have the authorities created another "EEG" test?
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