I just got my babesia comprehensive panel test back from igenex. All 4 tests were negative. I realize the Bb tests are not reliable but what about the Fish, PCR etc for babesiosis?
Posted by disturbedme (Member # 12346) on :
They have been negative but that doesn't mean anything. What bands came back positive? Post them here.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
The FISH and PCR are great IF they come back positive, but a negative doesn't mean you don't have it.
Not sure I'm capable of explaining that!!!
If you have WB results, we can help you with that.
Posted by ptbrisa (Member # 16269) on :
The results do not list anything other than negative. They did the PCR screen twice but I do not know why. Does babesia tests show bands. I thought just the lyme tests showed bands.
Posted by Lymeorsomething (Member # 16359) on :
PT, did u have a Bb western blot done also? If so, what were the bands/results?
For co's, you may want to try a blood smear...
Posted by ptbrisa (Member # 16269) on :
I had a Blot done in 04 by specialty lab and they didn't send anything other than test result neg. Bowen did a QRib and that was +, but everyone says Bowen is good. My blood smear for babesia was also + from BOwen. So go figure. I have so many lyme symptoms. I was just wondering about the reliability of the co tests?