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lymequestion
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Hi - first, I know the test results are shaky, but I wanted to know why the test is negative but the 41 band is "reactive". I read this is the test band and all other bands must be below it ---is this true?
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If you got tested, you must have Lyme symptoms... Tests are extremely unreliable.

Many here have only had band #41 come up positive (myself included). Try a search for band 41 in medical- look for little link at top of page.
Lots of good info in the newbie links as well-

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Actually, I had no symptoms. I live in an area where Lyme is prevelant and I get tested yearly. This is the first time I asked to see the labwork though.
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What lab did the test? If it wasn't IGeneX, then you probably don't have a test sensitive enough to pick up other bands. Many labs also leave out several Lyme specific bands.

Band 41 is not specific for Lyme. I would still be concerned if it wasn't the right lab ... I would also always ask for your lab results.

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go to top left hand area above posts, WELCOME LYMEQUESTION; below that by flashing light are the PMs you have to be read!

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The newbie help links has information about interpreting the Western Blot results.
http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=029917
(Scroll down to Western Blot info.)

Band 41 shows up positive for bacteria that has a flagella, or tail.
http://tinyurl.com/2qryht
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The earliest humoral response in patients infected with Borrelia burgdorferi, the agent of Lyme disease, is directed against the spirochete's 41-kDa flagellar antigen.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by lymequestion:
Hi - first, I know the test results are shaky, but I wanted to know why the test is negative but the 41 band is "reactive".

The overall result is negative. Band 41 showed positive.

I read this is the test band and all other bands must be below it ---is this true?

I'm not sure what you mean?? "Below it"?

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Hmm...I think you have confused band 41 with 39. 39 is the most lyme specific one.

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