But based on my reading - looks like CDC requires 5 bands on WB to really be a positive?
Maybe I'm still in denial, but could Dr. be wrong? Your thoughts?
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AliG
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CDC requires that a report be filed for the CDC required number of bands, for monitoring purposes only. (I'm guessing to keep down paperwork to a manageable level )
If LabCorp, one of the known to be most pathetic labs said your result was positive, GET YOURSELF TREATED!!!!!QUICKLY!!
The tests are SO inaccurate that many infected test negative, Bullseye & all. Be thankful that you have lab confirmatory proof.
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If LabCorp, one of the known to be most pathetic labs said your result was positive, GET YOURSELF TREATED!!!!!QUICKLY!!
Agree!! Band 39 is VERY Lyme-specific!!!!
"Band 39: Unknown what this antigen is, but based on research at the National Institute of Health (NIH), other Borrelia (such as Borrelia recurrentis that causes relapsing fever), do not even have the genetics to code for the 39 kDa antigen, much less produce it. It is the most specific antibody for borreliosis of all."
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Michelle M
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quote:Originally posted by hanaliy: Western Blot bands 41, 39 and 23 present.
The CDC criteria requires only that two of the following three bands be positive: 23, 39, and 41.
Guess what? You have all three, so your IgM is CDC positive.
Please don't doubt it. Get treated!
Michelle
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bettyg
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yes, lab corb is known for inaccuracies!
lymetoo/tutu will be around to post her Dr. C explanation of western blot igm and igg; however, the link is in the package of info I sent you when you joined lately!
post in SEEKING DR.; georgia has 3-4 there.
show the largest city/state in subject line and in body show 3-4 more large cities with CLOSEST to you listed first ok! we'll help you.
you need to get on antibiotics right away since it can take up to several months to get into LLMDS!
get your dr. who diagnosed you to get you doxycycline 200 mg taken twice daily.
read/print off Dr. B's 05 LYME TREATMENT GUIDELINES at the beginning of my advise...
also read about light sensitivities in my advise area and about NOIR, no infrared sunglasses to help our overly sensitive eyes!
thanks for posting your results; others will come along with our NON-MEDICAL opinions but personal expertise!
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Thanks RR - the prior post/link was extremely informative. I'm in the 3rd week of Doxcy - preceded by shots of Rocephin... still have numbness to face.. Guess I'll be patient and believe (hope) the antibiotics will take effect soon.
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