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Topic: Can you analyze my Igenex test results?

x9w5a34
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 28204

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Hi all,
I just got my Igenex test results and here they are. Can you tell me what you think? Does this confirm my Lyme diagnosis? Also, what does the CD57 results mean?

IGM: Result Negative
CDC/NYS Result : Negative

18kda -
22kda -
** 23-25 kda -
28kda -
30 kda -
** 31 kda IND
** 34 kda -
** 39 kda -
** 41 kda +
45 kda -
58 kda -
66 kda ++
73 kda -
** 83-93 kda -

IGG: Result Negative
CDC/NYS- Result Negative

18kda -
22kda -
** 23-25 kda -
28kda -
30 kda -
** 31 kda -
** 34 kda -
** 39 kda +
** 41 kda IND
45 kda -
58 kda -
66 kda -
73 kda -
** 83-93 kda -

CD57+/CD3 - Cell Count, Blood
Cells gated: Lymphocytes
Positive Fraction: 0.9 L (Normal 1.1-20%)
Absolute Count: 12 L (Normal 35-450 cells/uL)

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x9w5a34
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 28204

posted

Here is what I have gathered myself from reading about this test:

39 Kda - This is very specific to the Lyme bacteria and proves (?) that I have Lyme.
66Kda - Can be positive for other bacteria as well. Does this mean co-infections?
41 Kda - This is specific for Lyme but for some reason people without any disease also show positive for this band.

31 Kda - This is also Lyme-specific but this came up as IND for me.

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Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

posted

I think you have it!! (both understanding of the test and Lyme)

"Band 39: Unknown what this antigen is, but based on research at the National Institute of Health (NIH), other Borrelia (such as Borrelia recurrentis that causes relapsing fever), do not even have the genetics to code for the 39 kDa antigen, much less produce it. It is the most specific antibody for borreliosis of all."

Dr C's Western Blot explanation:

http://tinyurl.com/ffn3x

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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