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Topic: best Lab for tick testing?

maureen2174
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 11471

posted

i have the tick alive in ziplock bag. where is best lab to send it to? i thought there was a more preferred lab than igenex for this? please HELP

thanks, maureen

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merrygirl
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 12041

posted

I think igenex is ok. Put a moist paper towel of cotton ball in there with the little *******, he needs to be alive.

if it were me I would send to igenex

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

posted

Probably NONE are completely accurate. Sound familiar?

I felt like I wasted my money when I had mine tested. Came back negative and I got sick.

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maureen2174
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 11471

posted

lymetoo- was it Igenex that tested your tick? are you saying it is not worth it at all? Igenex said it has a 90% accuracy. I was going to send it out Monday to get tested for lyme and coinfections).

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maureen2174
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 11471

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oh my mom keeps telling me to bring the tick to the dept. of health and they test it immediately- i am thinking i don't really trust this though. is she right though?

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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I wouldn't do it again... yes, Igenex. Tested for Lyme and babesia. Lots of money down the drain.

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maureen2174
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 11471

posted

Lymetoo, wow- how many years ago was this? just wondering if they improved their testing since then, if it was awhile ago.

i feel like i have to do it. i don't care about the money really- i throw money down the drain all the time......

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