Description
Lyme disease, one of the most misdiagnosed, undiagnosed and hidden infections.
Don't let the name of this lab confuse you either, Lyme and co-infections can come from any blood sucking insect. Mosquitos, spiders, fleas and others are also able to infect.
It can also be passed from mother to baby in the womb, between sexual partners and also through other means which have the sharing of fluids. The likelihood of infection from any means is based solely on the health of your immune system and your innate ability to defend yourself from the infections, just like your body does with any pathogen.
How many of you have been told you have chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia or it's all in your head? Many Lyme sufferers have to eventually take things into their own hands if they want a proper diagnosis. Investing in a sensitive lab like this can finally give you the data you need to get pointed in the right direction.
Click here to see a sample report (Tickborne 1.0 results go to half way down page 16, ending right before Rickettsia results. This full report is from the Tickborne 2.0)
Top reasons why people choose Farmacy with Vibrant America for Lyme testing over other labs:
1. An ultra-high-density protein microarray for accurate serum detection.
This means they have the most advanced technology for finding specific bacteria.
2. Number of species tested.
The Vibrant Immunochip is made from recombinant proteins of several species of Borrelia, not just from B31 used by other Western blot tests.
3. We check twice.
Vibrant has the most comprehensive antibody (indirect) and DNA (direct) test for detection of Lyme and co-infections.
The Vibrant Tickborne Diseases panel provides the earliest identification between different tickborne disease.
What does Tickborne 1.0 check for?
I have two options to choose from when it comes to Lyme testing, this is the first option, checking for some co-infections. Tickborne 1.0 tests for:
1. Borrelia strains (Lyme disease)
2. TBRF (Tick-borne relapsing fever)
3. Babesia strains (Lyme coinfection)
4. Bartonella strains (Lyme coinfection)
5. Anaplasma (Lyme coinfection)
6. Ehrlichea (Lyme coinfection)
How do you do this test?
Instructions for getting your blood drawn will come with your lab kit. The dried blood spot option is currently not available. Draw locations can be found here. We hope to have the dried blood spot option available again soon.
If you are on any steroids or other immunosuppressant drugs, they will inhibit your body's ability to produce antibodies (including those for Lyme and coinfections). It's recommended to do antibody testing (like the Tickborne Lyme testing) after being off those drugs for 6-8 weeks. Otherwise, you may receive false-negative results.
Click here to see a sample report
(Tickborne 1.0 results go to half way down page 16, ending right before Rickettsia results. The full report is from the Tickborne 2.0)
If you need a consultation before ordering to understand the lab better or to have your questions answered, book a consultation with Matt.
If you would like a consultation with Matt to review and interpret your delivered lab, book a consultation with Matt. He can tell you what your results mean and the next best step for you.