Can someone here tell me what test I should ask for to detect mycoplasma? I am pretty sure my doc will test for the basic co-infections (bart, etc.) but if he doesn't know to test for mycoplasma, I would like to ask for him to do so. I just don't know what test I would ask for. Any ideas?
Posted by Big B (Member # 8229) on :
If I remember correctly, my doc was going to use a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test for the mycoplasma. He feels it's important to get a really good lab to do the results - remember, these are humans doing the test, and a good tech will catch things that another might not. I believe this test is ~95% accurate for mycoplasm, a much better rate of success than for Lyme.
Posted by vachick (Member # 8353) on :
Thanks, Big B!!
Posted by robi (Member # 5547) on :
MDL in New Jersey is the place for Mycoplasma testing. Medical Diagnostics Lab ..... do a google search.
robi
Posted by Mathias (Member # 5298) on :
Medical Diagnostics Labs in NJ is the best for mycoplasma testing.
Test 301 first, if positive Tests 302 and 338. That should give your doc all the info he/she needs to treat you if you are infected.
Posted by vachick (Member # 8353) on :
Great....I'm writing that down and visited the web site. Thanks a million! Oddly enough my IgM and IgG came back negative from them but positive IgM from IGenex. Not sure what test result to believe!!!
Posted by Big B (Member # 8229) on :
Just remembered - my doc likes Clongen Labs in MD. Should be pretty close to VA, and the guy who runs the place is very competent.
Check it out.
Posted by Mathias (Member # 5298) on :
Antibody tests are unreliable for mycoplasma and can cross react. PCR is the only way to go.