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188 Lyme Western Blot IgM, Serum
Test ID: 188LWBM
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Method
Western Blot
Specimens
Clinical Utility
The Lyme Western Blot IgM is a very sensitive indicator of exposure toB. burgdorferi. It may be positive as early as 1 week after a tick bite. This test will usually remain positive for six to eight weeks after initial exposure and in some patients will remain positive for a very long time. Re-exposure will also cause this test to be positive for a brief period of time. For the testing to be complete, it is preferable that the IgM western blot be run along with the IgG western blot.
Source: https://igenex.com/disease/borrelia/#drawer-3; Accessed 27-Aug-2019.
Test Location
IGeneX, CA, USA
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Additional Information
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Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Western Blot
Turnaround Time
10 Days
Sample Reports
Test Location
IGeneX, CA, USA
Test Version
30-Sep-2019