Tickborne Diseases
Vibrant Wellness
Test for various tickborne diseases, including Lyme and TBRF, and co-infections of tickborne diseases.
Protein microarray antigen and PCR detection of Lyme disease and TBRF, Protein microarray antigen and PCR detection of co-infections of tickborne diseases (Anaplasma, Babesia, Borellia, Bartonella, Ehrlichia, and Ricketsia species)
Why Test for Tickborne Diseases?
Tickborne diseases are rising throughout the US from a variety of ticks, which carry and pass on different microorganisms to humans and animals.
Tickborne diseases have more than doubled in 13 years and represent 77% of all vector-borne disease reports. Lyme disease accounts for 82% of all cases.
Recent research reveals that the standard two-tier testing recommended by the CDC can lead to false positive or false negative results. In fact, the ELISA and Western blot tests can miss up to 60% of well-defined Lyme disease cases.¹
Lyme disease symptoms mimic other diseases, leading to delayed or misdiagnosis. Standard treatments for tickborne diseases typically involve prolonged courses of antibiotics, leaving patients at risk for multiple chronic inflammatory symptoms or conditions.
I've been there...
In chiropractic school, Dr. Jaban faced health challenges at the age of 25, experiencing a rapid physical decline with no apparent cause. Over the next year, he sought answers from various doctors, grappling with fatigue, joint pain, and low testosterone. At a functional medicine conference, he encountered a doctor who suggested Lyme disease as a possible cause. Testing confirmed Dr. Jaban’s positive diagnosis, marking the beginning of his journey to learn about and treat Lyme disease. After consulting with multiple doctors and trying various treatments, he found relief and has remained symptom-free for over 10 years.
"My backstory has helped me to gain a better understanding about how these infections can affect with the body. I work with clients every day who are struggling with similar things as I did. I want to recommend the most effective testing as possible for my clients and I've found that the Tickborne panel through Vibrant Wellness is the most accurate test that I've seen for Lyme Disease and other coinfections." - Dr. Jaban
Why do we trust the Vibrant Wellness Tickborne Test?
Enhanced IgM for early detection
High IgG levels can overshadow low IgM levels in patients, potentially causing false negatives in many commercial tests for Lyme and tick-borne infections.³ While
some methods work by stripping away IgG antibodies to enhance IgM detection, our unique assay also removes excess IgG and rheumatoid factor, allowing for
more IgM binding to the antigen.
Advantages of Multiplex PCR on chipIncreased sensitivity with multiple target genes. Nested amplifications levels up to 16,000 times higher than traditional methods. Accurately identifies biochemically unusual pathogen strains. Detects microorganisms earlier, without relying on the host's antibody response. Monitors antibiotic treatment effectiveness. Bead beating for minimized biofilm effects.
Co-InfectionsOur testing provides superior sensitivity by including more whole-cell sonicate and recombinant antigens from several species of tickborne coinfections on the ImmunoBlot. The multiplex pillar plate design facilitates the simultaneous detection of multiple co-infections, allowing for comprehensive testing at an affordable cost.
ImmunochipFully automated technology eliminates inter-sample variability
ISO 13485 GMP manufactured antigens are coupled to a silicon chip.
No gel matrix effects. Multiple antigens tested in the same well. Antigen set continues to increase with new literature. High reproducibility due to high automation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of sample is this?
This will be either a blood draw or a dry blood spot test. Typically we default to the dry blood spot test for your convenience, so if you'd like to do a blood draw instead please let us know.
Can I order this test if I'm not in the US?
Yes! However, we will have to send you a separate invoice for the shipping fee. The shipping fee will change depending on what country you live in. It can range from $50-$150. If you're international, we wouldn't be able to do the blood draw, but could send you a dry blood spot collection kit.
Should I stop medications or supplements prior to testing?
Nope! We just recommend that you drink a glass of water 30 minutes before collecting your sample.
Do I need to avoid any specific foods before collecting my sample?
How do I collect my sample?
Drink a glass of water 30 minutes before collecting sample
Wash your hands in warm water for at least 1 minute right before a finger-prick. A warm shower before collection can also help . *This is very important to stimulate blood flow to the hands
Let your hands hang at your side for 15-20 seconds
Shake your hands back and forth several times
Squeeze your fingertip as this will stop the blood flow
Touch your finger or rub or smear to the card.
Apply more than one spot of blood per spot (no overlapping)
use heat to assist in drying
Step 1:
Choose the ring or pinkie finger on your non-dominant hand and clean the desired puncture site using the alcohol prep pad. Puncture site should be on the left or right side of the chosen fingers.
Step 2:
Unfold the blood spot card open on a flat surface. Remove and discard the plastic safety end on the blood lancet by twisting and pulling it.
Step 3:
Please note that the blood lancet will only activate and puncture once. With your palm facing up, press the blood lancet to your finger until you hear a click and feel a slight pinch.
Step 4:
Wipe the first drop of blood away with the gauze pad.
Step 5:
Press your finger down and forward from the base to increase blood flow.
Step 6:
Allow blood to drip down onto the circles on the blood spot collection card. Only One drop of blood per spot. Ensure all five circles on the collection card are filled. Complete the entire collection process in a single day
If you are provided with multiple cards, please collect blood on all the provided cards by repeating Step 5 and Step 6. You may use the additional lancet provided if needed.
Step 7:
Let blood spot collection card sit out for 30 minutes or until completely dry. Apply band aid to finger when finished.Write the date of collection on the blood spot collection card(s).
Note:
Place the card(s) inside the biohazard bag and place the biohazard bag inside the return envelope. Mail immediately via FedEx. Holding collected samples more than 12 hours may result in rejection.
When will my Tickborne test get ordered?
You will need to fill out our Testing Information form in order to order your test. You will receive that form in your email
Preferred Test of Redefining Wellness Center
Which Tickborne test is right for you?
Tickborne 1.0
Includes Lyme Plus TBRF & Coinfections 1
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Tickborne 2.0
Includes everything in the Tickborne 1.0 plus Coinfections 2 & Opportunistic Infections
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Tickborne 1.0
Lyme Plus TBRF
IgG & IgM
Borrelia burgdorferi VlsE1
Borrelia burgdorferi C6 peptide
Borrelia burgdorferi p18 (DbpB)
Borrelia burgdorferi p23-25 (OspC)
Borrelia burgdorferi p28
Borrelia burgdorferi p30
Borrelia burgdorferi p31 (OspA)
Borrelia burgdorferi p34 (OspB)
Borrelia burgdorferi p39 (BmpA)
Borrelia burgdorferi p41
Borrelia burgdorferi p45
Borrelia burgdorferi p58
Borrelia burgdorferi p66
Borrelia burgdorferi p83-93
Borrelia burgdoferi B31 WCS
Borrelia burgdoferi 297 WCS
Borrelia mayonii
Borrelia afzelii BmpA
Borrelia afzelii DbpA
Borrelia afzelii OspA
Borrelia afzelii OspC
Borrelia afzelii p100
Borrelia garinii DbpA
Borrelia garinii OspC
Borrelia bavariensis DbpA
Borrelia bavariensis p58
Borrelia bavariensis VlsE1
Borrelia spielmanii DbpA
Borrelia spielmanii OspC
Borrelia hermsii
Borrelia turicatae
Borrelia miyamotoi
Borrelia andersonii
Borrelia maritima
Borrelia californiensis
Borrelia bissettiae
Borrelia lusitaniae
Borrelia valaisiana
Borrelia yangtzensis
Borrelia turcica
PCR:
Borrelia andersonii
Borrelia maritima
Borrelia californiensis
Borrelia bissettiae
Borrelia lusitaniae
Borrelia valaisiana
Borrelia yangtzensis
Borrelia turcica
Borrelia burgdorferi
Borrelia mayonii
Borrelia afzelii
Borrelia garinii
Borrelia bavariensis
Borrelia spielmanii
Borrelia hermsii
Borrelia turicatae
Borrelia lonestari
Borrelia miyamotoi
Coinfections 1
IgG & IgM
Babesia microti IRA
Babesia microti p32
Babesia microti p41
Babesia microti WCS
Babesia duncani
Bartonella henselae 17 kDa
Bartonella henselae 26 kDa
Bartonella henselae SucB
Bartonella elizabethae
Bartonella vinsonii
Bartonella quintana
Anaplasma
phagocytophilum Msp5
Anaplasma
phagocytophilum Msp2
(p44)
Anaplasma
phagocytophilum OmpA
Ehrlichia chaffeensis
PCR:
Babesia microti
Babesia duncani
Bartonella henselae
Bartonella elizabethae
Bartonella vinsonii
Bartonella quintana
HGA Anaplasma
phagocytophilum
HME Ehrlichia chaffeensis
Tickborne 2.0
Everything in the Tickborne 1.0
Coinfections 2:
IgG & IgM
Rickettsia typhi OmpB
Rickettsia typhi Surface
antigen
Powassan Virus
Tickborne Encephalitis Virus
West Nile Virus
Chlamydophila pneumoniae
Coxsackie Virus
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
PCR
Rickettsia rickettsii
Rickettsia typhi
Powassan virus
Tickborne Encephalitis Virus
West Nile Virus
Chlamydophila pneumoniae
Coxsackie virus
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Opportunistic Infections
IgG & IgM
Cytomegalovirus EIA Antigen
Cytomegalovirus GlyB
Cytomegalovirus p150
Cytomegalovirus p28
Cytomegalovirus p52
Cytomegalovirus p65
Cytomegalovirus p38
Epstein Barr Virus EA Antigen
Epstein Barr Virus EBNA1
Epstein Barr Virus VCA gp125
Epstein Barr Virus p18
Epstein Barr Virus p23
Parvovirus B19 VLP VP2
Parvovirus B19 VLP VP1/Vp2 Co
Capsid
Toxoplasma gondii Crude
Extract
Toxoplasma gondii MIC3
Toxoplasma gondii p24
Toxoplasma gondii p29
Toxoplasma gondii p30
HSV-1
HSV-2
HHV-6
HHV-7
Streptococcal A
PCR
Parvovirus B19
Toxoplasma gondii
*This document is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to https://drjabanmoore.com/disclaimer