23-25 kDa + 31 kDa ++ 34 kDa + 39 kDa IND 41 kDa + 83-93 kDa IND
IGG Igenex: Negative CDC/NYS Result: Negative
39 kDa IND 41 kDa ++
I guess I want to know if anyone can tell me what this all means(Am I positive or negative for lyme?). What is the difference between IGM and IGG? Also if there are any men here that have had Lyme affect testosterone levels? Thank you!
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Pinelady
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You are positive. Many LLMD's say either IgG or IgM
pos. is still pos.
Many Lyme patients have testosterone levels off.
Not just men. Prayers for a easy road to wellness.
-------------------- Suspected Lyme 07 Test neg One band migrating in IgG region unable to identify.Igenex Jan.09IFA titer 1:40 IND IgM neg pos 31 +++ 34 IND 39 IND 41 IND 83-93 + DX:Neuroborreliosis Posts: 5850 | From Kentucky | Registered: Dec 2008
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Specifically, the CDC wants to see 2 out of 3 bands positive in the IgM for #s 23, 39 and 41. You have positive 23 and 41, so that qualifies you.
They want 5 out of 10 bands positive for IgG: 18, 21, 23, 30, 37, 39, 41, 45, 58, 66, 93. Obviously you didn't get close.
41 indicates a reaction with protein in the flagella (tail) of borrelial bacteria.
However, many Lyme folks consider that coming in with any positive Lyme bands indicates that we're positive. There's a greater list of Lyme-linked bands than these even.
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Thank you Robin123. I was under the impression because I was negative on a titer test my GP gave me and if I was not cdc positive though IGeneX I do not have lyme......I should probably stop listening to my GP.
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Your results are very similar to mine. on the IgM, bands 31 and 34 are "long term" bands that don't turn positive unless you've had it for at least a year.
My IgG was also negative.
-------------------- Bite date ? 2/10 symptoms began 5/10 dx'd, after 3 months numerous test and doctors
IgM Igenex +/CDC + + 23/25, 30, 31, 34, 41, 83/93
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bcb really? Bands 31 and 34 are long term bands? I had band 31 ++ but - for 34. Huh, interesting. Do you remember where you heard that or read that, I would love to learn more.
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littlebit... My LLMD told me this. And I googled it and found an interview with the founder of Igenex who also said it. in the IgM bands 31 and 34 only turn positive after 1 year of exposure. They are "long term" bands.
I'm trying to find the interview, but can't seem to find it.
-------------------- Bite date ? 2/10 symptoms began 5/10 dx'd, after 3 months numerous test and doctors
IgM Igenex +/CDC + + 23/25, 30, 31, 34, 41, 83/93
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bcb1200- I had no idea about that band but figured I was exposed over a year ago. Thanks for the info.
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