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BLOOD COLLECTION KIT

For most patients, ordering a Blood Collection Kit is the first step in getting tested for Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases. We also offer a Urine Collection Kit and Miscellaneous Collection Kit, but most tick-borne disease tests offered by IGeneX are compatible with the Blood Collection Kit.

Please note that the Blood Collection Kit is not the actual test, but rather a kit for collecting the blood that will be tested. This is also not an at-home blood collection kit. You need to work with a doctor to order your tests, as well as a blood draw lab to collect your sample. You will then send everything to IGeneX for testing.
$20.00 (This  is a non-refundable deposit that will be deducted from your testing fees.)
Box of Blood Specimen Test Kit

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

TESTS PERFORMED WITH THE BLOOD COLLECTION KIT

Using a blood sample, IGeneX can perform a broad range of serological and molecular tests for Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illnesses:

Lyme Disease Tests
Lyme disease is not only caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, but multiple species of Lyme Borreliae can cause the disease. IGeneX’s Lyme disease tests cover most species.

Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever (TBRF) Tests
TBRF is caused by a different group of species of Borrelia from the group that causes Lyme disease. IGeneX’s TBRF tests include testing for Borrelia miyamotoi disease.

Bartonella Tests
Bartonellosis includes, but is not limited to, Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) and Trench Fever. IGeneX’s multi-species Western Blots include testing for Bartonella henselae, Bartonella quintana, Bartonella elizabethae, and Bartonella vinsonii.

Babesia Tests
Multiple species of Babesia cause babesiosis, and our tests include Babesia microti and Babesia duncani, both of which are found throughout the USA.

Rickettsia Tests
Multiple species of Rickettsia cause rickettsiosis, and one of those species, Rickettsia rickettsia, is known to cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF). IGeneX tests for Rickettsia rickettsia, Rickettsia typhi, and Rickettsia felis.

Anaplasma Tests
IGeneX tests for Anaplasma phagocytophilum (HGA), one of the causative agents of Anaplasmosis. The same ticks that transmit Lyme disease are known to carry Anaplasma.

Ehrlichia Tests
IGeneX tests for Ehrlichia chaffeesis (HME), one of the causative agents of Ehrlichiosis. The same ticks that transmit Lyme disease are known to carry Ehrlichia.

RESULTS YOU CAN UNDERSTAND

Easy to Understand
Gain meaningful insights about your health with easy-to-understand test results. We also provide you with additional resources and helpful tips along the way.
Detailed Information
Get detailed information on the results of your tests, including information comparing your results based on IGeneX and CDC criteria.
Actionable
Take action on your health and wellness. Use your report to help guide your next steps. Contact your healthcare provider to learn more about your results and get your questions answered.
Easy to Understand
Gain meaningful insights about your health with easy-to-understand test results. We also provide you with additional resources and helpful tips along the way.
Detailed Results
Get detailed information on the results of your tests, including information comparing your results based on IGeneX and CDC criteria.
Actionable
Take action on your health and wellness. Use your report to help guide your next steps. Contact your healthcare provider to learn more about your results and get your questions answered.

HEAR FROM OUR PATIENTS

"I was fortunate about IGeneX."

Mighty Well Brand Officer Emily Levy first contracted Lyme disease at the age of 6, but the infection wasn’t confirmed until she was in college. Hear how a positive result on a Lyme disease test from IGeneX helped finally get her on the path to healing.

"Get the IGeneX test."

Hear one Lyme warrior’s story of using an IGeneX Lyme disease test to confirm the source of her illness.

"IGeneX tests all of them."

Like many Lyme patients, Holly Owens had her symptoms misdiagnosed for years before discovering the real source of her symptoms. Then a Lyme-literate doctor helped her get tested with IGeneX to finally confirm her infections of Lyme disease and Babesiosis.

HOW IT WORKS

Tick-Borne Disease Testing - Step 1 - Order A Sample Collection Kit

Order a kit

Order a collection kit right here on the IGeneX website for a small deposit that will be applied to your testing fees.

Tick-Borne Disease Testing - Step 2 - Consult Your Doctor on Which Tests to Conduct

Complete Paperwork

Complete the paperwork with your doctor to determine which tests IGeneX should conduct with your samples.

Tick-Borne Disease Testing - Step 3 - Get Blood Drawn at a Blood Draw Site

Get Blood Drawn

Take your collection kit to a blood draw site to have your sample collected.

Tick-Borne Disease Testing - Step 4 - Send Collection Sample to IGeneX for Results

Get Results

Ship everything to IGeneX. We will conduct the appropriate tests and send the results to your doctor in 7-10 business days..

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  1. Bernard
    International testing
    My wife has chronic Lyme disease and we live in New Zealand and so can't get testing done in this country because it's not endemic. Over the years we've used Igenex and are very pleased with their communication about the complicated process of an international testing process and with the efficiency of reporting results
  2. d h kendall
    ease of use
    i am unaccustomed to this kind of test, so it was a little confusing to find an office & get it done, but the staff was quite helpful in all regards. i went to the wrong office of the chosen blood-draw lab, but they directed me to a lab closer to my home. i think in a ways, they are concerned with making it as easy as possible for the patient, which i find reassuring. as i said the whole process works like that, so they have the lab send the samples instead of letting m do it, which is good, because they are more likely to do it correctly. all in all, i appreciated the phone advice, the courtesy and knowledge of the customer service personnel, and - again - the ease.
  3. Jacqueline Saa
    Blood kit
    Quest is a joke, so glad Igenex was available so I know exactly what illnesses I have to treat. Easy blood draw and fast results.
  4. Carly
    Best Lyme testing
    Super easy to order, have drawn, and by far the most valuable info received to date about tic borne infection!
  5. Mark K
    co-infections
    After years of being tested by my Lyme doctor and being told all I had was Lyme only to find out I had Bart and a few other co-infections. Because I waited so long it is now attacking my nervous system. Feet and hands have gone numb. All I can do is pray for a cure one day.
  6. Sheila Meyer
    My initial test was with IGeneX through a physician. So, I wanted the followup test to be an apples-to-apples comparison and it did not disappoint. My only complaint was that, before ordering, I consulted with one of your insurance representatives as I was newly enrolled in Medicare and was assured that the test was covered by the policy I had (which I gave him all of the information he requested). Unfortunately, it turned out that it was not covered .... which delayed the test because I was not receiving the any messages about it. Finally, my "new" doctor's office called me to let me know so that I could contact you, pay for the test upfront so it could be processed. I am happy to say that my tests went from 11 of the 12 positive to no positive. I was thrilled!!
  7. Dr. Myers
    I came back from a trip to Colorado 4 years ago with an aweful sinus cold and cough in my lungs and it wouldn't go away. I tried everything natural to clear it up and nothing worked. I had all kinds of tests done and my immune system wasn't working but no signs of pnuemonia or cancer in my lungs. Mold tests came back positive but I wasn't currently in an exposure anymore. It wasn't for 2 years until I tested with IGenex and finally found Lyme and Co-infections were the cause of my health issues. I have also used IGenex to test ticks that we have found on our kids and patients. They are the best and most reliable company for testing and diagnosis I have found in my 2 decades of practice!
  8. Kyla P
    IGeneX is our office's go-to test for Lyme Disease. They give the most comprehensive results and are the easiest test to get our patients to complete. We have almost all our patients tested for Lyme Disease and this is our test of choice!
  9. Megan
    Though this test was a bit pricey, it was the best decision I've ever made for my health. Taking this test revealed why I had been sick for 3+ years and helped me on the path to recovery. One year later, though still recovering, I'm a much healthier and happier person!
  10. Wendy Spring Gelb
    Although I've been one of the rare people to get CDC positive results from regular/lower-quality labs like LabCorp. As soon as I was on Medicaid 2 yrs ago I was able to get more extensive testing with igenex which not only confirmed "the 3 B's" (borrelia, bartonella & babesia) it was also the 1st time in 7 yrs that showed positive for TBRF. It was SUCH A BIG BLESSING that igenex accepts Medicare!!! And I was happy to report I was doing well with my treatment from my LLNP based off my results, I had an upsetting recent setback and decided to take another igenex test. This time, we were very surprised to find that I had a DIFFERENT type of Bartonella and DIFFERENT type of Babesia showing positive this round. I doubt other labs would have picked that detail up and it will help with my next treatments. However, what I didn't fully comprehend (probably due to brain fog LOL) was that even though I thought I still was covered by Medicare and the plethora of tests we orderd would be covered again, I got a call from igenex to explain that because I have WellCare as additional insurance, Medicare is no longer my "primary insurance" and therefore my tests were NOT covered. So just be mindful of this when ordering your tests folks! The igenex rep was very kind and explained things with compassion to me. It's expensive but it was worth it for more solid answers that will lead to better treatment. Igenex was also nice enough to ask me if I wanted to proceed with the testing before just going ahead and charging me. One day I hope that enough laws will change to allow all insurance to cover these important tests. Overall, I am a two-time, happily satisfied customer and trust them to use them again if ever needed.
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GET STARTED WITH IGENEX TODAY

The first step in getting tested with IGeneX is to order a test collection kit. Choose between a Blood, Urine, or Miscellaneous kit, depending on the test you will be doing. The Blood Kit is the most common, and works with 95% of tests. Doctors can order unlimited quantities of kits at no charge. Patients are required to deposit $20, which is applied to the testing fees.