Overview of Tick-Borne Diseases and Diagnostic Tests Available

IGeneX's Head of Sales Bob Giguere walks you through the main tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease, TBRF, Babesia, Bartonella, Rickettsia, Anaplasma, and Ehrlichia. Also learn about the various testing methods for each disease, including ELISA, Western Blots, ImmunoBlots, PCR, IgXSpot, IFA, and FISH.
Learn more about IGeneX at www.igenex.com. IGeneX tests are based on the latest findings of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses to provide the most complete and accurate results for diagnostic purposes.We test for more species than any other lab.
The ImmunoBlot test for Lyme disease has a sensitivity greater than 93%, whereas the ELISA and Western Blot two-tier testing protocol recommended by the CDC has a sensitivity of only 57.6%.

[@samharper8293]

Excellent vid and info. Late stage warrior and dying slowly. We need help!!

[@suzanne5971]

Excellent description. This is a valuable tool for all health care providers to decide which test(s) are needed. Great video.

[@igenexinc.7820]

Thanks, Suzanne. We are glad you found the information helpful.

[@concernedcitizen780]

It would be nice if the state health departments would get more aggressive and support some of this advanced testing.

[@ryanbrinkerhoff6433]

Will the Fish test highlight only babesia parasite or would it also highlight other members of the plasmodium family?

[@skysingerskysinger]

Thanks for this. Is there a way to earn CME for this?