{"product_id":"ziekte-van-lyme-borrelia-blot-bevestigingstest-igm","title":"Lyme (Borrelia) Blot (IgM)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Borrelia Blot (IgM)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Borrelia Blot (IgM) test is a confirmation test that specifically examines the presence of IgM antibodies against the Borrelia bacterium, the causative agent of Lyme disease. This test is used after an initial positive screening test to confirm the diagnosis of a recent Lyme infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy would you request the Borrelia Blot (IgM) test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis test is crucial for individuals for whom a previous test indicated a possible Borrelia infection. It is particularly useful in confirming a recent infection, allowing for early treatment which can prevent long-term complications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA positive result on the Borrelia Blot (IgM) test indicates a recent infection with the Borrelia bacterium. This confirms the presence of antibodies specific to an early phase of Lyme disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a high IgM level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA high level of IgM antibodies in this test indicates an active, recent infection with the Borrelia bacterium, suggesting that the individual is in the early stages of Lyme disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a low IgM level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA low or undetectable IgM level in the context of this test may indicate that the individual has not been recently infected with the Borrelia bacterium, or that the initial positive test was a false-positive result.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47688868528474,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/Lyme3.png?v=1755941886","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/products\/ziekte-van-lyme-borrelia-blot-bevestigingstest-igm","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}