LymeNet Flash: Which iGeneX Lyme test to get for chronic Lyme?

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Posted by kara (Member # 42590) on :

Hi all,

I've had chronic Lyme for about 8 years. I was first diagnosed about 5 years ago with labs done through iGeneX. I had a positive PCR, an equivocal Western Blot IGM, and an equivocal Western Blot IGG.

I would like to get retested to see if I still have an active Lyme infection. Which of the available iGeneX tests make the most sense? Should I get the Western Blot IGM redone, or might that be negative by now? Or should I get the newer IGX Spot or Immunoblot? I don't want to get the PCR redone because it is not very sensitive and I don't want to drop a ton of money on it.

Thanks!
Kara

Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :

I think IGeneX thinks its new Immunoblot tests are better - you could call them and discuss - (800)832-3200.