DNA Conexions Test ?

Is it okay that I'm taking nystatin and Japanese knotweed while I take the test. I'm also on a lot of supplements. I just don't want anything to interfere with my test results. And any other tips y'all can give me for better results?

I did the DNAConnexions test, but I wasn't very impressed. I chose to exercise instead of the deep tissue massage. I often work out, so a good workout was cheaper than paying for a massage. I worked out for 45 minutes and worked up a great sweat. I waited the hour before getting my urine sample. After a 5-6 week wait, the results came back stating that I only have Bartonella. However, a few weeks earlier, I had a blood test that showed I had Lyme, but it didn't show up on the DNAConnexions results. My Naturopathic LL Doc, didn't understand why it didn't pick it up. Then, she told me that more recently, they've noticed that when people workout, the results aren't as accurate. Now, they're encouraging the deep tissue massage. Having said that, If I have to have another test like this done, I'll be going with IGeneX.

k07 said...

G-Ju said...
I did the DNAConnexions test, but I wasn't very impressed. I chose to exercise instead of the deep tissue massage. I often work out, so a good workout was cheaper than paying for a massage. I worked out for 45 minutes and worked up a great sweat. I waited the hour before getting my urine sample. After a 5-6 week wait, the results came back stating that I only have Bartonella. However, a few weeks earlier, I had a blood test that showed I had Lyme, but it didn't show up on the DNAConnexions results. My Naturopathic LL Doc, didn't understand why it didn't pick it up. Then, she told me that more recently, they've noticed that when people workout, the results aren't as accurate. Now, they're encouraging the deep tissue massage. Having said that, If I have to have another test like this done, I'll be going with IGeneX.

You are supposed to discard first urine after working out and collect the next one.

I was negative on the first test (collected as you did) and then positive on my second test (bart & bb) when I collected as stated above. I was able to get a discounted rate on the second test when I contacted them.

Honestly though, I'm not sure about the test. If they end up doing validation studies I'd feel more comfortable.

Seriously? I don't recall the directions stating to throw away the first urine. So, does that mean the first urine after an hour, then wait another hour? Very confusing. For $500, I was sure to follow the enclosed directions to a T. They should probably rewrite the directions in the kit. That certainly would explain why the Lyme didn't show up. I don't think I'll do it again. I'll stick with the IGeneX, if I need another one.

Thanks for that info. I'll be sure to pass it along to my doctor.

k07 said...

G-Ju said...

k07 said...

G-Ju said...
I did the DNAConnexions test, but I wasn't very impressed. I chose to exercise instead of the deep tissue massage. I often work out, so a good workout was cheaper than paying for a massage. I worked out for 45 minutes and worked up a great sweat. I waited the hour before getting my urine sample. After a 5-6 week wait, the results came back stating that I only have Bartonella. However, a few weeks earlier, I had a blood test that showed I had Lyme, but it didn't show up on the DNAConnexions results. My Naturopathic LL Doc, didn't understand why it didn't pick it up. Then, she told me that more recently, they've noticed that when people workout, the results aren't as accurate. Now, they're encouraging the deep tissue massage. Having said that, If I have to have another test like this done, I'll be going with IGeneX.

You are supposed to discard first urine after working out and collect the next one.

I was negative on the first test (collected as you did) and then positive on my second test (bart & bb) when I collected as stated above. I was able to get a discounted rate on the second test when I contacted them.


Honestly though, I'm not sure about the test. If they end up doing validation studies I'd feel more comfortable.

Seriously? I don't recall the directions stating to throw away the first urine. So, does that mean the first urine after an hour, then wait another hour? Very confusing. For $500, I was sure to follow the enclosed directions to a T. They should probably rewrite the directions in the kit. That certainly would explain why the Lyme didn't show up. I don't think I'll do it again. I'll stick with the IGeneX, if I need another one.

Thanks for that info. I'll be sure to pass it along to my doctor.

yeah, sorry! This is from their website:

Physical movement aids in releasing the organisms and getting them moving through the system, including the urinary tract. They also advise patients to void the bladder after activity or massage, to wait one hour, and then to collect the next urine for testing. Immediate collection after provocation may not allow enough time for a higher concentration of the organism to migrate to the urinary tract. If it has been a long time since the patient last urinated, a higher level of molecular debris may be in the sample, increasing the chance of a false negative. For this same reason, clinicians do not advise collection of the first morning urine. It’s also important to provide a minimum sample volume of at least 30mL for our testing procedure. (cf. Klinghardt, Dietrich and Ruggiero, Marco, “The Ruggiero-Klinghardt (RK) Protocol for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Conditions with Particular Focus on Lyme Disease,” American Journal of Immunology, 2017.)

Hmmm... I know it said to pee before starting, which I did. Sounds like this is a tricky test to take and get accurate results, especially when the patient is responsible for following poor directions.

Thanks for this information.