I know that LabCorp and most other 'standard' labs are not recommended - but I need some educated advice?
IF one 'had' to use LabCorp, which of the following 5 tests would be most appropriate for an old infection? If a preference is given, would appreciate any explanation possible?
1:Lyme Disease (Borrelia burgdorferi), PCR 2:Lyme Disease Antibodies, Including Reflex to Western Blot on Positives 3:Lyme Disease Antibodies, Total and IgM Responses 4:Lyme Disease, Serum, Western Blot 5:Lyme Disease/Syphilis Antibodies Differential Profile
By the way, this is NOT an endorsement for this lab or any other. I'm just a patient trying to find answers and I have easier access to the above tests than some of the specialty labs.
Thanks for any advice,
MB
Posts: 247 | From The Country | Registered: Oct 2007
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Hello, Within 4 weeks of each other, I had 1 and 3 done - twice, with negative results both times. Then I requested the doctor run all test again with the western blot (2)even though it is usually only done after a positive result. Finally I received my positive result Note: the first two draws were done with a butterfly needle. I mention this because the nurse who drew the 3rd test was the one who told me butterfly needles could have caused a false negative due to blood cell damage done by the small needle on the draw. Just an FYI; good luck!
-------------------- Bite: 5/08, Bulls-eye rash; test:neg. Doxy Treated. Relapse 5/09: test: neg. Doxy Treated. Relapse 6/10: back2bake test-neg: Request Western Blot: POSITIVE Currently - 4th round of treatment. "Sharing my Experience, Strength and Hope." Posts: 35 | From Middle TN | Registered: Nov 2011
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Holy cow, I did not know that about the needle! I have horribly tiny veins and almost always have to have a butterfly needle. Learn something new every day!
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6/2011 IgX: IGG: 31 IND, 41+++, 45+, 58+ IGM: 31+, 39 IND, 41 IND, 83-93 IND Band 31 confirmed to be Lyme epitope by Igenex 7/2011
8/2011 IgX: POSITIVE IGG: 31+, 34 IND, 39 IND, 41++, 45+, 58+ IGM: 31+, 34 IND, 39 IND, 41++, 83-93+ Posts: 169 | From Western Mass | Registered: May 2011
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