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is the PCR test for lyme disease accurate at all?
Thanks
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joalo
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surprise
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I did get a positive PCR blood test from Igenex-
If I had to do it all over again, and was off antibiotics for 4 weeks plus,
I'd get the Advanced test (where they culture the spirochete and send a picture)
It is more accurate, but need to be off treatment before taking.
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