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A 44-year-old female asked:

Is "lyme ab panel w.blot" the same test as "lyme ab igg & igm"?

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Dr. John Chiuanswered

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No: The blot is more accurate.

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Lyme IgG/IgM Ab result is <0.91."Reference interval:ISR 0.00-0.90,reference interval for neg is<0.91." Is test tesult neg with above 2 refer, interval

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My Lyme igg/igm ab test came back at .98. The test range is 0-.90. My doctor says this is negative, although it says high on the test. Is she right?

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I asked my doctor to test me for lyme. He did the ELISA and IgM tests. I was sick two years ago after being bit, would this show up on these (vs igg)?

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