22 Reasons why the lyme tests are usually wrong

First, this is a great resource for testing that was updated earlier this month:
www.betterhealthguy.com/lyme/testing

And here are "22 Reasons why your Negative Lyme Test may be Wrong" —by Lyme Ninja
Good stuff here—although it doesn't really mention the serology nature of the test and the weakness of our immune system. But I suppose that could be part of #16 and #18.
whatislyme.com/22-reasons-why-your-lyme-test-may-be-wrong/

-p

Hi OP

I think it's more important to provoke a more accurate response using Olive Leaf Extract to get a positive IgG/IgM in lieu of the comprehensive 6050, which includes IFA screening test, Western Blot IgM & IgG, and PCR tests. And spend your $ testing for co-infections instead. Hopefully others will chime in with their opinions/experiences.

Here is more about supporting your immune functions before you take your lyme test:
www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3456121

Regarding the CD57—lyme specialists previously used this test to look for lyme, but it's best used to simply indicate your level of immune functioning. Many LLMDs now use it to establish a baseline before you start treatment and then check in every now and then. Mine was 34 when I first started seeing my LLMD, after a year of difficult treatment and lots of setbacks, it was 27 or something (can't remember, but it was lower). Some experts put the healthy level at 200 but that is also controversial.

Regardless, it's a good measurement of immune response and in context with negative lyme tests (that could very well be falsely negative) and a solid clinical presentation of lyme, they can help your LLMD diagnose.

Hope this helps

-p