Lyme ImmunoBlot IgM
IGeneX
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
The Lyme ImmunoBlot IgM is a qualitative assay that detects IgM antibodies to B. burgdorferi strains and species. The IgM ImmunoBlot may be positive as early as 1 week after a tick bite and will usually remain positive for six to eight weeks after initial exposure.
- Borrelia burgdorferi IgM
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 10 business days after the lab receives samples.
10 business days
- Lyme ImmunoBlot IgM Speciation
Before You Start
- Please read the test preparation and collection instructions here.
- Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
Day Before Collection
- Ensure you are well hydrated.
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
