LymeNet Flash: Still confused about the AB

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Posted by krissymarie (Member # 15302) on :

Dr. C answered alot of my questions reguarding my test results on the Western Blot. The only thing I am still confused about is the AB.

On the results it says B.Burgdorferi AB Positive IGM, WB

23 Kd (igm)band reactive
39 Kd (igm)band non-reactive
41 Kd (igm)band reactive

I think I kind of understand but can someone walk me through?

Any help is much appreciated!

Posted by cjnelson (Member # 12928) on :

not sure what AB means but will bump it up to see if anyone else does!?

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Antibody??

Did you read Dr C's explanation of the bands?

Here is the link. And you should have your own hard copy.

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=042077;p=

I can walk you through it, but not sure what else you are confused on.

Posted by krissymarie (Member # 15302) on :

Thanks this is alot to take in. I will eventually put 1 + 2 together.

I guess I will have to read the discription many times over.

I feel so overwhelmed, after my episode with the vertigo last night and day before (finally alittle better today)I was ready to throw in the towel. This Disease is Terrible!! [Frown]