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You can't order the IgM and IgG separately. They are all one test--called the Western Blot.
Your doctor will complete this form marking what tests he wants done on you. You will be ordering the Basic Lyme Panel, #4090.
As you can see, this includes: Western Blot IgG, Western Blot IgM, Lyme IgG/IgM/IgA Screen
There is no other choice that includes less.
You can call Igenex and ask them about it also. Their number is:
800.832.3200
But I am 100% positive that you cannot order just half of the Western Blot.
Notice that there isn't anymore #188 and #189.
Regarding IgG and IgM, IgM is SUPPOSED to be the section that shows recent lyme, but in reality, more people with chronic lyme end up with positive IgMs.
This is all discussed at the post that explains the Western Blot. It is here:
"Because Borrelia burgdorferi is a chronic persistent infection that may last for decades, you would think patients with chronic symptoms would have positive IgG Western blots.
But actually, more IgM blots are positive in chronic borreliosis than IgG. Every time Borrelia burgdorferi reproduces itself, it may stimulate the immune system to form new IgM antibodies.
Some patients have both IgG and IgM blots positive. But if either the IgG or IgM blot is positive, overall it is a positive result."
To really see what is going on, you need both parts of the Western Blot.
Posts: 9931 | From Maryland | Registered: Dec 2007
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When I had my lyme test through Igenex, my doctor only ordered the IgM, $100, test #188 I think.
Luckily, it was positive so I needed no further testing.
This test will be for my 13 yr old. Needless to say money is tight around here. But Im thinking I reallly need to try to get a positive test just to get the extended family on board...they would be the ones that could help with treatment.
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