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IGENEX DELIVERS SUCCESSFUL PATIENT OUTCOMES

Tick-borne diseases are spreading throughout the country, with 467,000 annual cases estimated by the CDC of Lyme disease, the most prevalent tick-borne illness. If you’ve been experiencing symptoms of tick-borne diseases but keep getting negative test results, don’t give up. You’re not alone, and it is possible to get answers. IGeneX is committed to providing better, more accurate testing for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. To hear more about the difference we’re making, check out more customer success stories below. You can also learn how to order a Lyme disease test kit from IGeneX today.

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"The most pivotal moment of my life."

Hear the story of IGeneX patient Audrey, who suffered a brain injury in college and after 10 years was still not able to figure out the issue. She finally tested with IGeneX and was able to get diagnosed with Lyme disease, get the correct treatment, and turn her life around.

"Unconditional support from IGeneX!"

Hear the story of IGeneX patient Anabel Vidal from Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 2015 she was bitten by a tick and contracted Lyme disease. Her symptoms included high fever, joint pain, muscle pain, muscle fatigue, and tiredness. For 5 years, she lived with constant health problems. She was in and out of the emergency room and always visiting doctors.

"IGeneX is a lab I trust!"

Hear how Kelley Flanagan, star of TV show The Bachelor, relied on IGeneX testing to properly diagnose her Lyme disease and co-infections. After extensive research I decided to go with IGeneX. I found out I had a bunch of co-infections on top of Lyme.

"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. Read the video transcript >>

"IGeneX is so worth the money..."

YouTuber Carly Melissa used IGeneX tests to confirm her diagnosis of Lyme disease and a coinfection of Bartonellosis (Cat Scratch Disease). Hear her discuss her Lyme journey, from a bull’s eye rash she didn’t recognize to her upcoming antibiotic treatment. Read the video transcript >>

"Get the IGeneX test."

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

"You should get this test... This is the best we have to test for this awful disease."

Hear why one patient thinks IGeneX offers the best tests for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses available in the U.S.

"IGeneX has much more comprehensive testing for Lyme disease."

Timing makes a huge difference when testing for Lyme disease, so it’s important to use the best test for late stage Lyme disease you can find. In this interview, hear about a patient whose undiagnosed Lyme had become chronic and was not showing up on Lyme disease tests. An IGeneX test finally confirmed the infection and set her on her treatment path.

"IGeneX is kind of like the leaders right now in tick-borne disease testing."

Hear one young patient’s excitement about taking an at-home Lyme disease test from IGeneX to determine the cause of her tick-borne disease-like symptoms.

"So you had the IGeneX test, which is far better than the traditional testing."

One patient couldn’t get the answers she needed about her symptoms even from an infectious disease specialist. The accuracy and sensitivity of IGeneX tests helped her get the diagnosis she needed to start treatment and get her life back.

"The IGeneX test is the gold standard in Lyme because they catch everything."

Hear podcaster and Empowerment Coach Liza Blas tell the story of confirming Lyme disease infections in both of her kids through an IGeneX test.

"You need to get an IGeneX test. It's not cheap, but you need to get this done."

Craig and Maria Emmerich talk about Craig’s long journey to finally getting positive results on a Lyme disease test. Hear how IGeneX helped confirm the chronic Lyme he had been struggling with for at least 6 years, leading to chronic pain, weight loss, and more. Visit their website.

"My best bet was to use IGeneX."

Meghan Bradshaw had to give up her career in retail due to a tick-borne illness. Hear her discuss how testing with IGeneX helped her get the proper diagnosis. Read the video transcript >>

"IGeneX is the only reliable test."

When Lauren Debello began feeling sick, she couldn’t explain her symptoms. Having a brother with chronic Lyme helped her recognize her cognitive, digestive, and other symptoms as signs of Lyme disease – then an IGeneX test confirmed her suspicions. Now she’s looking to educate herself and others about Lyme disease. Read the video transcript >>

"My diagnosis thru IGeneX gave me my life back."

Ali Moresco is a Lyme disease advocate, influencer, and activist. Hear her story and how she was able to get the correct diagnosis with IGeneX.

"IGeneX is a very reputable lab."

Lyme educator Adrianna Yugovich explains the difference between IGeneX testing and the CDC-recommended tests. Hear about her experience using IGeneX to test for Lyme disease and the co-infections common on the West Coast.

"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.

"IGeneX! IGeneX! I-G-E-N-E-X! The only lab."

Richard Del Nunzio explains what sets IGeneX tests apart from other Lyme disease tests, including the ability to test for Lyme co-infections.

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LUCY H.

“We took Lucy to IGeneX and had her tested. IGeneX’s tests came back positive for both Lyme disease and Babesia. We then took her to Pacific Frontier Medical where she underwent a six-month treatment regimen that seems to have completely cured her.”

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TRAVIS L.

“I graduated high school in Lower Lake, California. I am an avid cyclist and am currently training for a Triathlon. I was first tested by IGeneX in 2013. I don’t recall the co-infections but I know I tested positive for Lyme disease. Thank you IGeneX for helping me diagnose my issue.”

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ENID H.

“I went to our pediatrician here on Martha’s Vineyard and asked her to please use a more sensitive test for Lyme because Bean came back negative twice with the hospital’s Lyme test. My good friend Dr. Debbie Herverly who had been suffering from Chronic Lyme for over 20 years insisted on the IGeneX Lab in Palo Alto, California…”

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RACHEL H.

“Thankfully my mother had also been talking to her naturopath, who suggested that I might have Lyme disease. We did the Western Blot with the doctor, which came back negative (shocker), and we had to beg him to sign the release to get tested with IGeneX Labs.”

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CHRISTINA C.

“I met with an ND [naturopathic doctor] and went through the timeline, again. As soon as I said tick bite, he stopped me. He referred me to a DO [Osteopathic Doctor] in Denver who then ordered the Lyme test through IGeneX. A few weeks later, we had an answer.”

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KÊTA

“In addition to all of the mysterious neurological pain, tingling, numbness, and muscle/joint pain, I also had Bell’s palsy twice, a condition that is not associated with mono, but is a common Lyme symptom. My parents kept asking for a more comprehensive Lyme panel test from IGeneX Labs.”

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WHY IGENEX FOR TICK-BORNE DISEASE TESTING?

For over 30 years, IGeneX has been at the forefront of diagnostic testing for Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. The relentless focus and commitment of the in-house IGeneX research department has produced the industry’s most effective diagnostic tests for tick-borne diseases.

IGENEX IS FULLY CERTIFIED
IGeneX is certified by CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments of 1988) to perform high-complexity tests on human samples in all 50 states. Many competing labs are not. IGeneX also holds licenses and permits for individual states that require separate state licensures for performing diagnostic tests on samples from their residents. Including New York. This demonstrates that IGeneX meets the quality of standards at state and federal levels.

GET YOUR

LIFE BACK

IGENEX DELIVERS SUCCESSFUL PATIENT OUTCOMES

"The most pivotal moment of my life."

"Unconditional support from IGeneX!"

"IGeneX is a lab I trust!"

"I was fortunate about IGeneX."

"IGeneX is so worth the money..."

"Get the IGeneX test."

"You should get this test... This is the best we have to test for this awful disease."

"IGeneX has much more comprehensive testing for Lyme disease."

"IGeneX is kind of like the leaders right now in tick-borne disease testing."

"So you had the IGeneX test, which is far better than the traditional testing."

"The IGeneX test is the gold standard in Lyme because they catch everything."

"You need to get an IGeneX test. It's not cheap, but you need to get this done."

"My best bet was to use IGeneX."

"IGeneX is the only reliable test."

"My diagnosis thru IGeneX gave me my life back."

"IGeneX is a very reputable lab."

"IGeneX tests all of them."

"IGeneX! IGeneX! I-G-E-N-E-X! The only lab."

LUCY H.

TRAVIS L.

ENID H.

RACHEL H.

CHRISTINA C.

KÊTA

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