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Posted by maureen2174 (Member # 11471) on :
 
i have the tick alive in ziplock bag. where is best lab to send it to? i thought there was a more preferred lab than igenex for this? please HELP


thanks, maureen
 
Posted by merrygirl (Member # 12041) on :
 
I think igenex is ok. Put a moist paper towel of cotton ball in there with the little *******, he needs to be alive.

if it were me I would send to igenex
 
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
 
Probably NONE are completely accurate. Sound familiar?

I felt like I wasted my money when I had mine tested. Came back negative and I got sick.
 
Posted by maureen2174 (Member # 11471) on :
 
lymetoo- was it Igenex that tested your tick? are you saying it is not worth it at all? Igenex said it has a 90% accuracy. I was going to send it out Monday to get tested for lyme and coinfections).
 
Posted by maureen2174 (Member # 11471) on :
 
oh my mom keeps telling me to bring the tick to the dept. of health and they test it immediately- i am thinking i don't really trust this though. is she right though?
 
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
 
I wouldn't do it again... yes, Igenex. Tested for Lyme and babesia. Lots of money down the drain.
 
Posted by maureen2174 (Member # 11471) on :
 
Lymetoo, wow- how many years ago was this? just wondering if they improved their testing since then, if it was awhile ago.

i feel like i have to do it. i don't care about the money really- i throw money down the drain all the time......
 


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