ERMI, HERTSMI-2 & MSQPCR Testing Methods

In this “Open Mike” discussion, Michael Schrantz and John Banta set the record straight regarding the history, application, and ongoing debates involving of ERMI, HERTSMI-2, and MSQPCR that come up between IEPs, clinicians, and clients.

• Overview of PCR, QPCR, and MSQPCR technologies
• EPA development of “ERMI” (2007 AHHS 1 study)
• The 2013 EPA Office of Inspector General Report regarding ERMI
• Review of EPA’s 2020 Study (ERMI, AHHS 2)
• Review of EPA’s 2021 Position paper on ERMI
• Professional considerations when interpreting MSQPCR data
• Review of Dr. Shoemaker’s HERTSMI-2 analysis
• John & Mike’s takeaways