Lyme Disease Antibodies, Total Immunoglobulins Testing

$109.00

Description: The Lyme Disease Antibodies, Total Immunoglobulin test may be used assist in the diagnosis of an acute or later stage Lyme Disease infection. Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia Burgdorferi and is commonly spread by the deer tick or black legged tick. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the Lyme Disease Antibodies, IgG and IgM test as primary screening. This Lyme Disease test measures both the IgM and IgG forms of the antibody, but differentiation is not possible. A positive result may imply an acute or recent infection OR past exposure. Turnaround time for the Lyme Disease Antibodies, IgG and IgM test is typically 2-5 business days.

Incubation Period: Lyme Disease IgM antibodies usually appear 2 to 3 weeks after an initial exposure and return to normal after about 6 to 8 weeks.  The Lyme Disease IgG antibodies may begin to develop several weeks after an intial exposure, reaching maximum levels 4 to 6 months.  IgG antibodies may persist indefinitely.

Requirements: Antibiotics can interfere with test results. Please consult your prescribing physician prior to testing.

Categories:

• Infectious Diseases
• Lyme Disease