posted
Just got my Western Blot results from Labcorp: IgG p58 AB. Abnormal IgG p41 AB. Abnormal Negitive
IgM p23 AB. Abnormal Negitive
All other bands were Absent
It says negitive. Should I interpet this in any other way?
-------------------- JJG Posts: 33 | From Scranton, PA | Registered: Sep 2009
| IP: Logged |
lymednva
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 9098
posted
You really need to be tested by a more reliable lab. Most LLMD's' use Igenex in CA. You can check out their website and call them for questions.
Are you seeing a LLMD? If not, you can find one through the Seeking a Doctor Forum here.
-------------------- Lymednva Posts: 2407 | From over the river and through the woods | Registered: Apr 2006
| IP: Logged |
Dekrator48
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 18239
posted
Band 23 is lyme specific....Outer Surface Protein C....see page 7 of the following paper under "Western Blots are reported...."
Note that in the link above on page 7, Dr B says that you should see band 41 and one lyme specific band....which you have.
Find a good LLMD on the Seeking a Doctor board if you do not already have one.
The "negative" only means that your results are not reportable to the CDC...it is not a diagnostic criteria.
Also, the lab used here leaves out many important bands which is incomplete.
Igenex tests for all bands.
Since lyme is a clinical diagnosis based on history and symptoms you should find a LLMD. I think he will find evidence in your WB results.
-------------------- The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". -Jeremiah 29:11 Posts: 6076 | From Pennsylvania, USA | Registered: Nov 2008
| IP: Logged |
sutherngrl
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 16270
posted
Lyme Disease is a "clinical" diagnosis. The test is just used to back up the clinical diagnosis.
Many ppl will test positive after a few months of treatment. This will back up the clinical diagnosis.
23 is specific for lyme!
Posts: 4035 | From Mississippi | Registered: Jul 2008
| IP: Logged |
posted
So with bands 58, 41, and 23 positive, 23 being specific, symptoms, links to docs that say one or two bands are enough.......Can I finally say, when people ask whats wrong.....I got Lyme Disease?
-------------------- JJG Posts: 33 | From Scranton, PA | Registered: Sep 2009
| IP: Logged |
Dekrator48
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 18239
posted
Technically, you need to see a LLMD and get a good evaluation and diagnosis.
-------------------- The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". -Jeremiah 29:11 Posts: 6076 | From Pennsylvania, USA | Registered: Nov 2008
| IP: Logged |
The Lyme Disease Network is a non-profit organization funded by individual donations. If you would like to support the Network and the LymeNet system of Web services, please send your donations to:
The
Lyme Disease Network of New Jersey 907 Pebble Creek Court,
Pennington,
NJ08534USA http://www.lymenet.org/
UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!
![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Printer-friendly view of this topic