Tick-Borne
DISEASE TESTING
Tick-borne diseases are quickly spreading across the US. Unfortunately, many of these diseases share similar symptoms and are difficult to detect without testing. IGeneX is a CLIA certified lab with over 30 years of experience that offers comprehensive testing for major tick-borne diseases, ensuring that physicians provide the correct diagnosis to patients and helps them get the treatment that will be most effective.
Lyme Disease has been DETECTED IN ALL 50 states.
LYME DISEASE TESTING
Lyme disease is one of the fastest-growing infectious diseases in the United States. Around 475,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease annually in the US. It is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a type of bacteria carried by deer ticks. Lyme disease symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, chills, joint and muscle pain, and in some instances the presence of a rash.
IGeneX offers the following tests for LYME DISEASE.
IGeneX offers the following tests for LYME DISEASE.
- ImmunoBlots
- Lyme Dot-Blot Assay
- Western Blots
- Serology
- Broad Coverage Assay
- PCR
- IgXSpot
- 31 kDa Epitope
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR LYME DISEASE TESTS.
TICK-BORNE RELAPSING FEVER (TBRF)
It looks like Lyme, behaves like Lyme, but it’s not Lyme. Is it TBRF? Some of the Borrelia that causes TBRF are transmitted by the same ticks that transmit B. burgdorferi, the causative agent of Lyme disease. Moreover, both TBRF and Lyme sufferers display many similar symptoms, often leading to misdiagnosis. Therefore, it is crucial to test for both TBRF and Lyme.
IGeneX offers the following tests for TBRF.
IGeneX offers the following tests for TBRF.
- Multi-Species ImmunoBlots
- PCR
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TBRF TESTS.
Detected in 49 out of 50 states.
BABESIOSIS has beeN DETECTED IN ALL 50 states.
BABESIOSIS DISEASE
Unlike other tick-borne diseases, Babesiosis is caused by microscopic parasites that infect red blood cells. This makes it similar to Malaria. The severity of infection is dependent on the species of Babesiosis and the immune status of the patient. Most patients will experience flu-like symptoms, high fevers and chills, fatigue, malaise, muscle pain, headaches, myalgia, nausea, and shortness of breath.
IGeneX offers the following tests for BABESIOSIS.
IGeneX offers the following tests for BABESIOSIS.
- PCR
- IFA
- FISH
- Multi-Species ImmunoBlots
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BABESIOSIS TESTS.
BARTONELLOSIS DISEASE
Bartonellosis is primarily associated with fleas and lice. Several species of Bartonella cause serious diseases in humans, such as Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) and Trench Fever. The symptoms of Bartonellosis can vary from mild to severe and usually begin 5 to 14 days after infection. Common symptoms include fever, headaches, fatigue, poor appetite, brain fog, muscle pain, and swollen glands around the head, neck, and arms.
IGeneX offers the following tests for BARTONELLOSIS.
IGeneX offers the following tests for BARTONELLOSIS.
- Multi-Species ImmunoBlots
- IFA
- PCR
- FISH
- IgXSpot
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BARTONELLOSIS TESTS.
BARTONELLOSIS has been
Detected in 49 out of 50 states.
ANAPLASMOSIS has been
Detected in 46 out of 50 states.
ANAPLASMOSIS DISEASE
Anaplasmosis is an uncommon illness that can affect people of all ages. It is spread by deer ticks (Ixodes scapularis) and western blacklegged ticks (Ixodes pacificus). People with Anaplasmosis will often have fever, headache, chills, and muscle aches. In general, Anaplasmosis leads to milder disease than Ehrlichiosis, even though the two are very similar.
IGeneX offers the following tests for ANAPLASMOSIS.
IGeneX offers the following tests for ANAPLASMOSIS.
- PCR
- IFA
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ANAPLASMOSIS TESTS.
EHRLICHIOSIS DISEASE
Ehrlichia bacteria are spread primarily by the lone star tick and the blacklegged tick. Symptoms of Ehrlichiosis usually appear within a week or two of a tick bite. These include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and sometimes upset stomach. However, if treated quickly with appropriate antibiotics, Ehrlichiosis generally improves within a few days.
IGeneX offers the following tests for EHRLICHIOSIS.
IGeneX offers the following tests for EHRLICHIOSIS.
- PCR
- IFA
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EHRLICHIOSIS TESTS.
EHRLICHIOSIS has been
Detected in 44 out of 50 states.
RICKETTSIOSIS has been
Detected in 40 out of 50 states.
RICKETTSIOSIS DISEASE
Rickettsiosis is classified into two main biogroups: the spotted fever group and the typhus group. The symptoms include fever, headache, rash, nausea, myalgia, respiratory concerns, chills, and loss of appetite. Rickettsiosis is very difficult to diagnose based on symptoms alone, as the symptoms are non-specific and common to several other illnesses. Therefore, without laboratory testing, doctors are rarely able to correctly identify Rickettsiosis.
IGeneX offers the following tests for RICKETTSIOSIS.
IGeneX offers the following tests for RICKETTSIOSIS.
- PCR
- IFA
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RICKETTSIOSIS TESTS.
