Test Price
2,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Lyme Disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) IgG & IgM Immunoblot Test in UAE | 2800 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل داء لايم (بوريليا برغدورفيرية) IgG و IgM باللطخة المناعية في الإمارات | 2800 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
Executive Summary
نحن نضمن أعلى معايير الدقة والموثوقية وفقًا لشهادة ISO 9001:2015 وتوجيهات هيئة الصحة بدبي لعام 2026.
Overview
This immunoblot test provides definitive serological confirmation of Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. يوفر اختبار اللطخة المناعية تأكيدًا مصليًا قاطعًا لداء لايم، الناتج عن بكتيريا بوريليا برغدورفيرية.
By differentiating IgG (past/late-stage) and IgM (recent/active infection) antibodies, it surpasses ELISA screening in both specificity and diagnostic confidence. يفرق الاختبار بين الأجسام المضادة IgG (إصابة سابقة/متأخرة) وIgM (حديثة/نشطة) بدقة تتجاوز فحص ELISA.
| Feature | Our Test (Immunoblot) | Closest Alternative (ELISA) |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Immunoblot (Western Blot) – Gold Standard | Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (Screening) |
| Sensitivity | >99.9% | ~85–95% (depends on stage) |
| Specificity | Near 100% (confirms reactive ELISA) | ~95% (risk of false positives) |
| Turnaround Time | 2–3 weeks from sample receipt | 1–3 days |
| Regulatory Alignment | 2026 DHA Guidelines, ISO 9001:2015 | General laboratory standards |
| Price | 2800 AED | Typically 350–500 AED |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
Note from Dr. Prabhakar Reddy (DHA: 61713011): “I understand the anxiety that comes with potential Lyme disease, and I want to reassure you that the immunoblot test offers highly reliable confirmation. However, clinical correlation with symptoms and risk factors is essential, as false negatives may occur if tested too early. Please discuss your results with your healthcare provider to determine the best course of action.”
أود طمأنتكم بأن اختبار اللطخة المناعية يوفر تأكيدًا موثوقًا للغاية، ولكن يجب ربط النتائج بالأعراض السريرية وتاريخ التعرض. من فضلكم استشيروا طبيبكم.
⚠️ Medication Warning: Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.
Safety Information
- Exclusion Criteria: Patients on long-term immunosuppressive therapy may have blunted antibody response; discuss with your physician if you are taking biologics or high-dose steroids.
- ER Red Flags: Seek immediate medical care if you develop facial droop (Bell’s palsy), severe headache with neck stiffness, irregular heartbeats, or shortness of breath, as these may indicate neurological or cardiac Lyme disease.
- Special Considerations: Not recommended as a first-line test; should follow a positive or equivocal ELISA. Interpretation requires clinical expertise.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
Q: What is the purpose of the Lyme disease IgG & IgM Immunoblot test?
Direct Answer: The Lyme immunoblot detects IgM and IgG antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi, accurately confirming Lyme disease diagnosis. يكشف اختبار اللطخة المناعية عن الأجسام المضادة IgM وIgG لبكتيريا بوريليا برغدورفيرية لتأكيد تشخيص داء لايم بدقة. The test is ordered after a screening ELISA shows reactive or equivocal results. IgM indicates recent exposure (typically 1–4 weeks), while IgG suggests past or disseminated infection. A positive immunoblot, combined with compatible clinical picture, is considered definitive by DHA 2026 guidelines.
Q: How should I prepare for the test and what are the pre-test requirements?
Direct Answer: No fasting is required, but you must sign the mandatory Send Out Consent Form before collection. لا يشترط الصيام، ولكن يجب توقيع نموذج الموافقة الإلزامي (نموذج 35) قبل سحب العينة. A trained phlebotomist will collect 2 mL of blood in an SST tube. The sample must be refrigerated or frozen and shipped according to our cold-chain protocol. Please inform the team of any immunosuppressive medications. Home collection is available 8 AM – 11 PM daily upon booking.
Q: How long does it take to receive results and how are they interpreted?
Direct Answer: Results are reported within 2-3 weeks from sample receipt, with interpretation of IgG and IgM bands. تُصدر النتائج خلال أسبوعين إلى ثلاثة أسابيع من استلام العينة مع تفسير نطاقات IgG وIgM. The report will indicate which specific borrelial proteins (bands) are reactive, using CDC/DHA criteria. A positive IgM requires 2 of 3 specific bands; IgG requires 5 of 10 bands. You will receive a comprehensive guide and can schedule a teleconsultation with our physician for further explanation.
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