Labcorp test questions

Hi everyone. I've been dealing with Lyme symptoms for months, and was just retested by the LLMD. He ordered Labcorp, Medical Diagnostic Labs (MDL), and Igenex. MDL and Igenex both came up with Lyme positive results, plus coinfections for Bartonella and Babesia.

Lapcorp also showed a positive (high) result for the Lyme Disease Antibodies/Western Blot Reflex test. Is this test similar to the C6 Antigen test?

It also showed a positive IgM Western Blot, even though I've been dealing with symptoms for months. Should i be concerned about a false positive? I know Labcorp can be difficult to get positive results for some. Should take all of the above as confirmation I'm dealing with Lyme. I've been told by my primary and others to be skeptical of labs other that Labcorp. But it seems I now have confirmation from Labcorp as well?

If anyone has insight on this it would be much appreciated! Thank you!

Jric8 said...
Hi everyone. I've been dealing with Lyme symptoms for months, and was just retested by the LLMD. He ordered Labcorp, Medical Diagnostic Labs (MDL), and Igenex. MDL and Igenex both came up with Lyme positive results, plus coinfections for Bartonella and Babesia.

Lapcorp also showed a positive (high) result for the Lyme Disease Antibodies/Western Blot Reflex test. Is this test similar to the C6 Antigen test?

It also showed a positive IgM Western Blot, even though I've been dealing with symptoms for months. Should i be concerned about a false positive? I know Labcorp can be difficult to get positive results for some. Should take all of the above as confirmation I'm dealing with Lyme. I've been told by my primary and others to be skeptical of labs other that Labcorp. But it seems I now have confirmation from Labcorp as well?

If anyone has insight on this it would be much appreciated! Thank you!

You don't need to question your diagnosis with all those positive test results!

RE: positive IgM WB with chronic infection. This happens with lyme...it's thought that it might represent a continuing 'reactivation'.

I had symptoms for almost 1 1/2 years and was IgM positive.

As sierraDon said - you've done more than enough testing....and you've got results to back up your symptoms.

Jric8 said...
Thanks everyone for the responses. I agree, it’s tough to ignore all of the test results at this point. And I also Think it’s time for another PCP. She has been little to no help without offering any alternatives. I’ve been on antibiotics to treat Lyme, Babesia and Bartonella for two weeks now. Hoping for some relief soon.

I’ve had constant pain in elbows and legs. As well as brining pain in my ear and tongue. I think This has affected a couple cranial nerves!

Heard bartonella can cause some random twitching?

Yes bartonella can cause twitching....so can lyme.

What have you been using to treat Babesia? You'll need more than the 'usual' lyme antibiotics.

...oh I see you've been treating for 2 weeks now... It could take a while longer before you feel improvement..just to prepare you.

Are you detoxing?