23-25 kDa + 31 kDa ++ 34 kDa + 39 kDa IND 41 kDa + 83-93 kDa IND
IGG Igenex: Negative CDC/NYS Result: Negative
39 kDa IND 41 kDa ++
I guess I want to know if anyone can tell me what this all means(Am I positive or negative for lyme?). What is the difference between IGM and IGG? Also if there are any men here that have had Lyme affect testosterone levels? Thank you!
Posted by Pinelady (Member # 18524) on :
You are positive. Many LLMD's say either IgG or IgM
pos. is still pos.
Many Lyme patients have testosterone levels off.
Not just men. Prayers for a easy road to wellness.
Posted by alextaylor14 (Member # 25124) on :
Thank you so much for the quick response and good wishes.
Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :
Specifically, the CDC wants to see 2 out of 3 bands positive in the IgM for #s 23, 39 and 41. You have positive 23 and 41, so that qualifies you.
They want 5 out of 10 bands positive for IgG: 18, 21, 23, 30, 37, 39, 41, 45, 58, 66, 93. Obviously you didn't get close.
41 indicates a reaction with protein in the flagella (tail) of borrelial bacteria.
However, many Lyme folks consider that coming in with any positive Lyme bands indicates that we're positive. There's a greater list of Lyme-linked bands than these even.
Posted by alextaylor14 (Member # 25124) on :
Thank you Robin123. I was under the impression because I was negative on a titer test my GP gave me and if I was not cdc positive though IGeneX I do not have lyme......I should probably stop listening to my GP.
Posted by bcb1200 (Member # 25745) on :
Your results are very similar to mine. on the IgM, bands 31 and 34 are "long term" bands that don't turn positive unless you've had it for at least a year.
My IgG was also negative.
Posted by littlebit27 (Member # 24477) on :
bcb really? Bands 31 and 34 are long term bands? I had band 31 ++ but - for 34. Huh, interesting. Do you remember where you heard that or read that, I would love to learn more.
Posted by bcb1200 (Member # 25745) on :
littlebit... My LLMD told me this. And I googled it and found an interview with the founder of Igenex who also said it. in the IgM bands 31 and 34 only turn positive after 1 year of exposure. They are "long term" bands.
I'm trying to find the interview, but can't seem to find it.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Welcome to our little club!! (NOT!)
Print this out and read it several times. LOTS of good information on testing.
oh yeah.. and do stop listening to your GP.. as someone said yesterday.. unless a person has had lyme THEY KNOW NOTHING.
Posted by alextaylor14 (Member # 25124) on :
bcb1200- I had no idea about that band but figured I was exposed over a year ago. Thanks for the info.
Posted by alextaylor14 (Member # 25124) on :