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I tested positive for Lyme via Igenex urine pcr test. I always thought that test was pretty hard to argue if you got a positive result. I thought false positives were rare.
I am trying to document my history for a leave from work and I searched for info on this test. I can't find one link saying this test is accurate. Even this one says its not.
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I would say you couldn't argue with a PCR test.. but I'm not SURE about a PCR concerning the urine testing.
Could you cut and paste the part you are referring to? I don't have time to read the whole thing to see which part you are talking about.
(PS.. I'm off to bed!)
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Many ID docs discount PCR tests, especially from the famous Igenex. It'll all depend on who's reviewing what records and for what purpose unfortunately.
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I'm far from knowledgable, but why would a PCR be discounted?
Would someone say that the amount of bacteria was negligible before being amplified?
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Thanks for the replies. I am not feeling like doing research right now but will be back on later to give better details of what I am finding.
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