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Posted by Patti C. (Member # 14516) on :

After waiting forever, I finally got my Igx lab results today. I think I'm positive for Bb, but my duck doc was clueless on interpretation.

I read Dr. C's explanation on lab results, but I still need some help before I can pinch myself and jump for joy. Here's what they reveal:

Double *s beside all these: 23-25 ""-"; 31 "++"; 34 "-"; 39 "+"; 41 "+"; 83-93 "+"; 66 has no stars, but a "+".

Please tell me I can interpret this as positive.

I'm calling an LLMD tomorrow.

Thanks for all of your help.

Patti

Posted by Michelle M (Member # 7200) on :

Hi Patti!

You have a TON of positive, specific bands. That's what I would call 'way positive.'

This is a CDC positive result.

Get an LLMD, for sure.

It always amazes me when ducks don't know how to read these. Fascinating.

Good luck!

Michelle

Posted by feelfit (Member # 12770) on :

Ditto what Michelle said.

starred bands are BB specific, the only way that you can be positive with these bands is with exposure to Bb.

Make an appt w/ a LLMD asap.

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

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Originally posted by feelfit:
Ditto what Michelle said.

starred bands are BB specific, the only way that you can be positive with these bands is with exposure to Bb.

Make an appt w/ a LLMD asap.

Yup!! Especially bands 39 and the 83-93.

Just wondering....Do you think you were bitten in Utah?

Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :

Patti, maybe you should find a doc that can read a Western blot lab result? Or maybe this doc should call the lab doc expert and this lab person could explain to your doc, how to read a Western Blot.

Good luck.

Pam

Posted by Patti C. (Member # 14516) on :

Awesome!!!

Thanks so much for your replies. I can now feel good about my test results.

It's been 8 long years trying to get a diagnosis for my mystery disease. I was first sick in July, 2000. I believe I was exposed, bitten, etc., in CA, where I lived most of my life before moving to Utah in 2003.

I'm calling the LLMD I was referred to in CA asap.

I'll keep in touch. I can't thank all of you on this board enough for all of your support and info!

PattiC

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Good job, Patti!!! I'm so glad you found your answer!!!

[woohoo]