LYME DISEASE Testing

Lyme Disease Testing

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Understanding Lyme disease testing is a critical step in navigating tick-borne illness. At Tick Boot Camp, we aim to educate and empower individuals by sharing insights from leading laboratories, researchers, and clinicians through our podcast and community content.

We encourage individuals to first consult with their healthcare provider to explore testing options through insurance when possible. Many advanced Lyme disease tests are specialty labs and may be out-of-network.

Leading Lyme Disease Testing Laboratories

IGeneX

IGeneX is one of the most recognized laboratories in the Lyme disease community, known for its focus on tick-borne illness diagnostics and ongoing research and development.

  • Advanced testing for Lyme disease and coinfections
  • CLIA-certified laboratory with decades of experience
  • Widely used by Lyme-literate practitioners
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ArminLabs

ArminLabs, led by Dr. Armin Schwarzbach, is known for comprehensive immune-based testing and its focus on identifying Lyme disease alongside common coinfections.

  • Comprehensive tick-borne disease panels
  • Coinfection-focused testing approach
  • Internationally recognized laboratory
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DNA Connexions

DNA Connexions specializes in PCR-based testing, which detects DNA from Lyme bacteria and other pathogens directly, offering a different approach compared to antibody-based testing.

  • PCR testing for Borrelia and coinfections
  • Detects active DNA from pathogens
  • Non-invasive sample collection options
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Galaxy Diagnostics

Galaxy Diagnostics is known for its advanced testing focused on Bartonella and other vector-borne pathogens using cutting-edge enrichment and detection methods.

  • Specializes in Bartonella testing
  • Advanced enrichment culture techniques
  • Focus on hard-to-detect infections
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RED Laboratories

RED Laboratories is a European-based lab advancing Lyme disease diagnostics through immune testing and innovative methodologies.

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Universal Diagnostic Laboratories

Universal Diagnostic Laboratories is featured through Tick Boot Camp’s conversations about emerging innovation in Lyme disease diagnostics and the effort to improve accuracy and accessibility in testing.

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Tezted

Tezted is a medical device company focused on revolutionizing diagnostics for tick-borne diseases. Through Tick Boot Camp’s interviews with Dr. Leona Gilbert, CEO of Tezted, we highlight both the innovation behind next-generation testing and the importance of publishing data to advance the Lyme disease community.

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At Tick Boot Camp, our mission is to validate your experience, build community, and help you understand that healing is possible. Through education and storytelling, we aim to help you take the next step in your Lyme disease journey.