I tested with Advanced. I received a written notice two weeks after testing.
To paraphrase it said: Patient's blood is positive for spirochetal growth of Bb. Hard copy to follow.
Two weeks later, I received photos of the cultured Bb in my blood.
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Thanks debilyn!
I should also ask folks - Did you have difficulty getting a definitive test before using the Advanced Labs test?
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Hi, I tested negative with Advanced Labs after 10 weeks. My Western Blot was positive for IgM bands 23 and 39 though. What that means, I'm still trying to determine.
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Thanks Vitamink!
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For me, the Advanced Labs is the first test I took for lyme. So I had the definitive, CDC positive before I did the Western Blot.
I'm not even sure what my WB says for Bb. It did say I have zero co-infections, but I have a not-so-subtle, hideous Bart rash on my forearms.
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