Test ID: TICKPLUSGM

Tickplex PLUS IgG/IgM Antibodies (Borrelia), Serum

Test

Clinical Utility

The TickPlex® Plus assay detects and quantifies IgM- and IgG-class antibodies against Borrelia afzelii, Borrelia burgdorferi, and Borrelia garinii, including persistent (“round body”) forms. The panel also assesses antibody responses to multiple tick-borne co-infections and associated pathogens.

Method

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Result Included

Babesia
Bartonella
Coxsackievirus
Ehrlichia and Anaplasma
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
Lyme Borreliosis (Borrelia afzelii, Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia garinii, including persistent forms)
Mycoplasma
Parvovirus B19
Rickettsia.

Test Location

ArminLabs

Specimen

Specimen Type

Serum

Containers

Collection Containers

SST (Gold top)

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Do not refrigerate or centrifuge. Protect from direct sunlight.

Additional Information

A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300.