LymeNet Flash: Should I take a week of ABX, before I send blood to Igenex?

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Posted by Jon (Member # 9123) on :

I"m not on any medication now.

My question is based on the idea that more anti-bodies are present when anti-biotics are being taken, is this true?

thanks :-D

Posted by SForsgren (Member # 7686) on :

If you are doing PCR or antigen-based testing, possibly. If you are just doing a Western Blot, I don't think it will really matter. If you do take ABX for a week, you may need to wait another week or two for your body to create antibodies. For a WB, I would probably just do the test.

Posted by Jon (Member # 9123) on :

Okay, thanks for the input.