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Topic: What do these test results mean?

lisamlj
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I just received Igenex test results from my doctor. She said I definitely tested positive for Lyme. How do I read these test results? There are 4 pages and I am not sure where to start. Okay...so I understand when it says positive or negative but yikes there are so many numbers. For example what is PLASMID Positive confirmed by Southern Dot Blot in a serum sample? What is Igenex IGM positive & CDC/NYS Positive followed by 23-25kDa + 39kDa+ 41kDa++ 83-93kDa** ? Any insight into all this would be greatly appreciated.

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started tx: 3/1/10

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hostbody
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Go to "Quick Links on Popular Topics", then click on the one about Western Blot.

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lisamlj
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chuck,

Thank you for your quick reply. To answer your Q's

1. IgM had no IND and 83-93kDa++

2. IgG no IND and 41kDa++

Once again, thank you!

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