Blood collection at collection point
- You receive a test kit with tubes and referral letter
- Visit one of 800+ collection locations in the Netherlands
- Experienced staff professionally draw your blood
- Receive your results digitally by email
Lyme (Borrelia) blot (IgM and IgG)
Borrelia blot confirmation; IgM and IgG.
€115.00EUR
€20.00EUR
€5.95EUR
Costs are per order
- TrustPilot 4.6/5 sterren
- No GP referral needed
- Reviewed by BIG-registered physician
- ISO 15189 Certified laboratory
- Results within 1 week
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What is the Lyme disease Borrelia Blot confirmation test (IgM and IgG)?
This test detects antibodies against the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium, the causative agent of Lyme disease. A distinction is made between IgM and IgG antibodies, which respectively indicate a recent or an older infection.
Why should you test using the Lyme disease Borrelia Blot?
This test is useful when you experience symptoms that may point to Lyme disease, such as fatigue, rash, fever, or joint pain, especially if you have recently been bitten by a tick. It assists in confirming the diagnosis of Lyme.
What does it indicate?
A positive result for IgM antibodies indicates a recent infection, while IgG antibodies point to a longer-standing infection. This distinction is crucial for determining treatment.
What does a high level of antibodies mean?
A high level of IgM antibodies suggests a recent infection with the Borrelia bacterium, while a high level of IgG antibodies indicates previous exposure or a longer-standing infection.
What does a low level of antibodies mean?
A low level of antibodies, or a negative result, may mean that there is no Borrelia bacterium infection, or that the infection has not been present long enough to produce detectable levels of antibodies.
