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Tickplex Basic IgG/IgM Antibodies (Borrelia), Serum

Test ID: LTBGM
Orderable by Ontario ND

Test

Method

Tickplex

Report Includes

B.burg.+afz.+gar.IgG; B.burg.+afz.+gar.IgM; B.burg.+afz.+gar+round bodies IgG; B.burg.+afz.+gar+round bodies IgM

Specimens

Serum

Clinical Utility

This assay detects and quantitates IgM- and IgG-class antibodies against Borrelia afzelii, Borrelia burgdorferi, and Borrelia garinii including 'round bodies'. Specificity is improved by detecting pleomorphic forms of Borrelia. The Tickplex technology has higher sensitivity than conventional ELISA.

Test Location

ArminLabs, Germany

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Do not refrigerate or centrifuge. Protect from direct sunlight.

Additional Information

A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300.

Stability

Ambient 14 Days

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Tickplex

Turnaround Time

25 Days

Test Location

ArminLabs, Germany

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019