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Immunosciences Lab - MS2015

B. Burgdorferi IgG, IgM by ELISA

Infectious Agents Blood (Venous) Turn Around Time: 12 Days
Recommended: Contact practitioner before placing order
Turn Around Time: 12 Days

Description

This test measures Borrelia burgdorferi IgG, IgM BY ELISA which is the most common method used to detect Lyme Disease. However, it may not always pick up early stages of Lyme's.

Therefore, when an ELISA test is positive, the Borrelia burgdorferi IgG, IgM BY Western blot (Test code MS2016) is usually done to confirm the diagnosis.

Methodology

Elisa Plate, Serum Sample

When should I use

Consider this test if there's suspicion of an ongoing Lyme infection.

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 Test to Consider
MS2016 Borrelia burgdorferi IgG, IgM BY Western blot
MS2017 Immunoserology of Lyme’s Panel A
MS2018 Immunoserology of Lyme Panel B
  • Borrelia burgdorferi IgG
  • Borrelia burgdorferi IgM

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Description

This test measures Borrelia burgdorferi IgG, IgM BY ELISA which is the most common method used to detect Lyme Disease. However, it may not always pick up early stages of Lyme's.

Therefore, when an ELISA test is positive, the Borrelia burgdorferi IgG, IgM BY Western blot (Test code MS2016) is usually done to confirm the diagnosis.

Methodology

Elisa Plate, Serum Sample

When should I use

Consider this test if there's suspicion of an ongoing Lyme infection.

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 Test to Consider
MS2016 Borrelia burgdorferi IgG, IgM BY Western blot
MS2017 Immunoserology of Lyme’s Panel A
MS2018 Immunoserology of Lyme Panel B

View Analytes

  • Borrelia burgdorferi IgG
  • Borrelia burgdorferi IgM

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