Description
If a patient has a positive MS2015 Borrelia burgdorferi IgG, IgM BY ELISA test result, the Borrelia burgdorferi IgG, IgM BY Western blot is usually done to confirm the diagnosis
Methodology
Venous Blood Sample, Western Blot
When should I use
Consider this test if a patient tests positive for Borrelia burgdorferi IgG & IgM via ELISA (MS2015), then the Borrelia burgdorferi IgG & IgM via Western blot is typically performed to aid the diagnosis of Lyme.
If the patient is taking steroids, immunosuppressant medications or other medications that may suppress antibodies please check if it is appropriate for them to test.
Other Details
Other tests to consider
MS2015 B. Burgorferi IgG and IgM by ELISA
MS2017 Immunoserology of Lyme’s Panel A
MS2018 Immunoserology of Lyme Panel B
