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Lyme Pcr Igenex Western Blot Testing

More sensitive testing options — PCR, IGeneX, Western blot variations

This article is still in our research and editorial process and will be published soon. The shape of what it will cover is captured below.

Questions this article will answer

Are IGeneX or PCR tests better than standard Lyme tests?
Can I order an IGeneX or specialty Lyme test without a doctor's order?
What is the difference between the standard CDC Western blot and the IGeneX Western blot?
Does insurance cover specialty Lyme disease tests?
What does the CDC or IDSA say about IGeneX and specialty Lyme tests?
Are specialty Lyme tests validated by the same standards as standard laboratory tests?

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