Price:
Rs. 11,340.00
Sample Type: SERUM
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You can make the payment to the technician at the time of collection
- Your sample will then be transported to the nearest collection center and will be centrifuged before sending to the lab for processing.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours or as per defined TAT for Tests.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
What does this test include?
This test detects Borrelia-specific IgM antibodies using Western Blot confirmation, performed with expertise by Metropolis Healthcare.
How does Metropolis Healthcare perform this test?
Metropolis Healthcare applies standardized Western Blot procedures to identify antibody band patterns with high specificity.
Who should take this test?
Patients with early symptoms of Lyme disease or inconclusive screening results can benefit from this confirmatory test at Metropolis Healthcare.
Why is confirmatory testing needed?
Metropolis Healthcare uses this test to improve diagnostic accuracy when initial serology requires confirmation.
Do I need to fast before this test?
No fasting is required; Metropolis Healthcare only needs a serum sample.
What do positive results indicate?
A positive result at Metropolis Healthcare supports recent or early Borrelia infection when interpreted with clinical symptoms.
Can this test detect late infection?
IgM is mainly helpful in early infection; Metropolis Healthcare may recommend IgG testing for later stages.
How long does it take to get results?
Metropolis Healthcare provides timely and detailed reporting to support appropriate treatment decisions.