• Far broader and more inclusive of Lyme Borreliae species than standard serologies.
• Detects antibodies to Lyme Borreliae species from North American, European and Australian strains.
• Better than two-tier ELISA/WB and two-tier ELISA.
• Provides a simple, cost-effective, yes/no result with no complicated interpretation necessary.
Test
Broad Coverage Lyme Ab Assay
$195.00
The Lyme Broad Coverage Antibody (BCA) Assay is a qualitative test designed to detect IgM and IgG antibodies to Lyme Borreliae
group-specific antigens in human serum. The sensitivity of the Lyme BCA Assay is 90%, and the specificity is 97%.
Principle
The test detects IgM and IgG antibodies to the Lyme Borreliae group, and should be used in conjunction with patient clinical symptoms and history.
Tube / Specimen Requirements
1 SST/ minimum volume 0.5mL serum
CPT Code(s)
0042U
Sample Report
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Positive: Lyme Borreliae antigens detected
Negative: Lyme Borreliae antigens not detected
- For specific protein or band information, an ImmunoBlot IgM or IgG test should be ordered to provide more information and possible speciation of the Borrelia.
- A negative Lyme ImmunoBlot IgG does not exclude the possibility of infection with B. burgdorferi.
- IGeneX interpretation is based on internal validation studies.
- The results of this test must be interpreted in relation to patient’s clinical history, epidemiological data, stage of disease, clinical symptoms or other laboratory results.
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WHY IGENEX FOR TICK-BORNE DISEASE TESTING?
- CLIA certified in all 50 states
- Long track record of success since 1991
- Offers testing that is nearly twice as accurate as CDC recommended tests
- Tests for all major tick-borne illnesses, including Lyme disease, TBRF, Babesia, Bartonella, and Rickettsia
- Utilizes comprehensive testing methods such as PCR, ImmunoBlots, IgXSpot and FISH
- Has become a nationwide leader in COVID-19 testing due to a relentless focus on customer satisfaction
