Guest guest Posted April 26, 2000 Report Share Posted April 26, 2000 http//:guidelines.LymeNet.org/ try this..that link below doesn't work.... Re: Lyme Test > > > > Al > > > > These were the positive bands: > > B. Burgdorferi AB IGM,WB 66 kDa Band > > > > B. Burgdorferi AB IGG, WB B. Burgdorferi 66 KD IGG > > B.Burgdorferi 41 KD IGG > > B.Burgdorferi 28 KD IGG > > > > Any insight on this is appreciated. It's all Greek to me! > > > > Phil > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > High rates giving you headaches? The 0% APR Introductory Rate from > > Capital One. 9.9% Fixed thereafter! > > 1/3010/2/_/531724/_/956753688/ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each > other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment > discussed here, please consult your doctor. > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Now the best and coolest websites come right to you based on your > unique interests. eTour.com is surfing without searching. > And, it's FREE! > 1/3013/2/_/531724/_/956755837/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2002 Report Share Posted February 10, 2002 > Hi folks, > Can anyone tell me if the LUAT test for Lyme, by Igenex (is that correct?) is the most accurate to date for detection of Lyme disease? (chronic Lyme, by now). I had a negative Western Blot Lyme test back in 1999 (several years after I became ill), but nothing since then. I want to revisit this area. > Thanks, > Donna in NC Donna, Igenex no longer offers the LUAT but has replaced it with the LDA a somewhat similar test. It is a " challenge " urine test and you need to be prescribed antibiotics prior to urinating over a three day period. It detects the antigen rather than antibodies so it is rather specific. If you suspect long term infection it is probably one of the best tests to take to detect Bb. You can order the test directly from Igenex, but of course must have a doctor's order prior to sending in your specimen. They include instructions on which antibiotics are best to challenge with. Good luck, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 Some posts I recall were discussing the testing question and I thought I would add something. I recently learned from my Lyme doctor, Dr. Steve (son of Nick , head of Igenex and Clinical Consultant for Igenex) that they think their Igenex IgG and IgM Western blot is the best test to use initially, unless you do the protocol of several days of antibiotics that precede the LDA urine test. Joyce Waterhouse, Ph.D. members.aol.com/SynergyHN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 1-What is the likehihood that I will be allowed to go on some form of antibiotics without a positive test result? Chris I would say nil from where I come from. I just went to a LLMD. I had already jumped through loops to get the tests done at IgeneX before going to him because I can't take many antibiotics and I knew that he did the antibiotic challenge test. He said the Western Blot tests were highly suggestive of Lyme but I had to go through two weeks of Flagly and Zithromax and than do the IgeneX Lyme Dot Blot Assay/PCR Panel to get a firm diagnosis. So all of my work was in vein and waisted four or five weeks and sneaking around so my husband wouldn't know what I was doing because he doesn't think anything is wrong with me since I seem normal for me, he always says that I haven't had a well day in our married life and I haven't but when I say that I am at the end of my rope he doesn't believe me. So don't believe there is a short cut. Good Luck, H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 Helen, what are your symptoms? When will your test results come back? Thanks, Chris Re: [ ] Lyme Test 1-What is the likehihood that I will be allowed to go on some form of antibiotics without a positive test result? Chris I would say nil from where I come from. I just went to a LLMD. I had already jumped through loops to get the tests done at IgeneX before going to him because I can't take many antibiotics and I knew that he did the antibiotic challenge test. He said the Western Blot tests were highly suggestive of Lyme but I had to go through two weeks of Flagly and Zithromax and than do the IgeneX Lyme Dot Blot Assay/PCR Panel to get a firm diagnosis. So all of my work was in vein and waisted four or five weeks and sneaking around so my husband wouldn't know what I was doing because he doesn't think anything is wrong with me since I seem normal for me, he always says that I haven't had a well day in our married life and I haven't but when I say that I am at the end of my rope he doesn't believe me. So don't believe there is a short cut. Good Luck, H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 Hi , My husband always said the same thing, that I was imagining Lyme disease. I think he is starting to beleive me know especially with the body jerking when I am asleep because I am not awake to fake that! Hang in there and get those tests done no matter what! God Bless you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 > With which lab did he test? Which antibodies were tested? More info. would be helpful, but the presence of antibodies usually suggests an active or chronic infection. Connie His results would suggest he has Lyme > I have a question about the test for lyme--can't recall what it was > called, but it tested for 8 different antibodies. > > My husband tested that he had all 8. Does that mean he is really > healthy and his body is fighting full force, or does that mean that he > has a really bad case of lyme? > > Thanks. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Can someone here give me the name of the best Lyme tests so I could buy one here in France. I went to my chemist yesterday : they do not have one ; it must be a product rarely sold. Thank you very much. Françoise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 The tests I wanted to run at first were IgeneX Central Florida Research then I hired my Lyme physician and he likes, Fry Laboratories. NONE of the Lyme tests are a simple " yes " or " no " answer. Lyme is a CLINICAL diagnosis. This means an extensive history, hands on exam, and maybe an EKG. It seems that each Lyme physician likes a particular type of test. Hiring a competent Lyme Literate Medical Doctor (LLMD) is an important part of this journey. An incompetent Lyme physician will get us dead, or worse. Lyme is a complex disease. There very well might be 6 other coinfections present. These coinfections might live and reproduce without cell walls. Some of these invaders can form cysts and hide in our bodies in response to the antibiotics. This is where a good LLMD is critical. Because of this importance of the clinical diagnosis I feel it is important the hire a Lyme physician FIRST then get what test the Lyme physician wants. My Lyme physician prefers Fry Laboratories. It's a blood smear where the blood cells are stained. When I first saw my Fry Laboratories test results I saw the bartonella bits in there. IgeneX is also a popular test. When I was shopping for tests I had chosen Central Florida Research. I had interviewed on the telephone some of their lab people and liked this test the best. Sadly, the person who drew the blood didn't do it correctly, and the blood was not usable for the test. My Lyme tests are in the " Pics " section of my MySpace profile. Look for the blue circles. (these are my stained blood cells) http://www.myspace.com/alrightguy123 > > Can someone here give me the name of the best Lyme tests so I could > buy one here in France. I went to my chemist yesterday : they do not > have one ; it must be a product rarely sold. Thank you very much. > Françoise > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 http://www.revolutionhealth.com/drugs-treatments/rating/diagnostic-tests-bowen-q\ -ribb-test Maarit > > > > > > > > Can someone here give me the name of the best Lyme tests so I could > > > > buy one here in France. I went to my chemist yesterday : they do not > > > > have one ; it must be a product rarely sold. Thank you very much. > > > > Françoise > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Hi Jodi, if I may butt in here, I was very happy with the Florida lab. Just make sure the directions are exactly followed for the blood draw. I know my doctor did not ship over the weekend as I believe there is a time limit as to how long it can take for them to get the specimen. V > > Hey, > > An LLMD that I really respect out in AZ told me to do the Central > Florida Research test since I am pos on all Igenex co-infections and > indeterminate for Lyme. He said with this test we will know much > better what we are dealing with -now-. > > I Live in NY and apparently many tests are illegal in NY state > including all the co-infections testing. > > I am thinking of going to Conn or NJ. > > Were you happy with the Florida lab? > > Jodi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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