What bands are positive for Lyme?

Some Lyme specialists and scientists believe that there are five very specific bands on the Western blot test that are highly indicative of Lyme disease: band numbers 23, 31, 34, 39 and 93. If any of these bands are positive and the patient is experiencing symptoms of Lyme disease, they may feel treatment is warranted.

How many bands do you need for Lyme?

Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Testing Highlights Although the CDC requires 5 of 10 bands for IgG surveillance purposes, 2 of 5 bands have specificity of 93-96% and a sensitivity of 100%.

Is band 30 Lyme specific?

It is not Lyme specific and the CDC requires more bands to be present before a diagnosis. However, it is a band for bacteria so what else could cause that to be positive if not Lyme?

How accurate is Lyme antibody test?

A tricky diagnosis In the first three weeks after infection, the test only detects Lyme 29 to 40 percent of the time. (The test is 87 percent accurate once Lyme spreads to the neurological system, and 97 percent accurate for patients who develop Lyme arthritis).

Can Lyme disease lay dormant for 20 years?

Lyme disease can remain dormant for weeks, months or even years. When symptoms do eventually develop, they can be severe and patients often need aggressive treatment. Intravenous treatment is often required to treat late-stage infection. Late-stage treatment can last many months as seen in other infections as well.

Can you treat Lyme disease years later?

Can doctors treat and cure Lyme disease? Most people who develop Lyme disease recover fully following a course of antibiotics. In rare cases, Lyme disease symptoms may persist for weeks, months, or even years after antibiotic treatment.

What does band 31 kDa mean for Lyme disease?

Limitations. Positive results for bands 31 kDa and/or 34 kDa may be present after Lyme Disease vaccination in an uninfected person It’s been said that when band 31 kDa is positive, it’s an indication of being infected for at least a year.

Which is the first band on IgM blot for Lyme disease?

Several studies have shown that the first band to show up on a Lyme disease patient’s IgM blot is usually the one at 41 kDa, followed by the OspC band and/or the one at 39. The OspC and 39 kDa band are highly specific for Bb, while the 41 kDa band isn’t. That’s why the 41 by itself isn’t considered adequate.

Is the 83 and 94 kDa bands species specific?

21 and 25). The 83 and 94 kDa bands are also thought to be species-specific. Many Lyme disease scientists believe that any patient whose IgG Western blot exhibits bands at, say, any three (or even two) of these locations almost certainly has Lyme disease, regardless of whether or not any other bands are present.

How to treat Lyme disease with integrative treatment?

If negative or require further confirmation, can obtain IGENEX WB (adds specific bands of 31, 34 an 83, which are typically seen in chronic disease) If positive for Borellia on any test, test for neurotoxins. Use an integrative treatment for optimal results. Treating with just antibiotics has poor likelihood for success with chronic Lyme.