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Topic: IgeneX test vs. Advanced Labs test

C.P.
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 38378

posted

IgeneX Test positive for Lyme, but I learned this morning the long-term blood culture test from Advanced Labs is negative.
Has anyone else had this experience?

Posts: 106 | From Colorado | Registered: Jul 2012 | IP: Logged |

Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

posted

It's (sort of) like a PCR in that you can have a negative test thru Advanced Labs, but STILL HAVE LYME.

If it had come back positive you could take it to the bank.

I wouldn't worry that you don't have lyme... just worry about the lost $$$$. [Wink]

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Opinions, not medical advice!

Posts: 96239 | From Texas | Registered: Feb 2001 | IP: Logged |

debilyn
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 35753

posted

I think that just means you didn't have swimming spirochetes in your blood at the time of the draw; the negative could very well be false, especially in light of your WB test.

Posts: 331 | From West Coast | Registered: Jan 2012 | IP: Logged |

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