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Topic: Please help Why false negative western blots?

cawpo
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 5744

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I have this some where, but I can't find it. Search isn't working for me and my neuro Lyme has me Very frustrated today.

I need to know the reasons for false negative western blots.

Thank you very much!!
Cheryl

Posts: 109 | From PA | Registered: Jun 2004 | IP: Logged |

Noob
Member
Member # 7052

posted

I've was tickled only a few months ago, so I'm a Noob just the same my take so far:

My Lyme western blot came back all negative a week ago.

BUT:::: It was only a 10 band test and band 31, 34 were not given...........??? these are sopposed to be specific for Borrelia I believe, so what's wrong with this picture?

16 band test is the recommended one for lyme.

You may have the Babesia bacteria which has simular symptoms, but takes different testing for identification.

[This message has been edited by Noob (edited 15 April 2005).]

Posts: 40 | From Pacific NW | Registered: Mar 2005 | IP: Logged |

Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

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Number one reason would be "wrong lab"...two would be "incorrect interpretation."

Read this:

Western Blot explanation: http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/022767.html

Igenex labs tests for 3 strains of Lyme. Other labs test for one.

Do you have an LLMD interpreting the test?

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Lymetutu

Posts: 96239 | From Texas | Registered: Feb 2001 | IP: Logged |

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