Borrelia iSpot

£268.00

CPDA

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Description

The i-Spot (Enzyme-linked Immuno-Spot) assay measures:
IFN-γ cytokine secretion associated with an active, chronic, or very recent infection; and
IL2 secretion which represents the memory function of the immune system, and is associated with past infection.

The Borrelia iSpot measures both IFN-γ and IL2 responses to 3 antigens:

  • Borrelia burgdorferi Full Antigen: Borrelia burgdorferi B31-reference strain (Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto)
  • Borrelia burgorferi Peptide-Mix: OspA from Borrelia b. sensu stricto, Borrelia afzelii, Borrelia garinii + OspC native + DbpA recombinant
  • Borrelia burgdorferi LFA-1: Own body protein + Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto (shared epitope).
    Often associated with autoimmune diseases: collagenosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, vasculitis (ANA, CCP-antibodies, ANCA)
    Explanation: OSP = Outer Surface Protein | Native = cultured antigens Recombinant: genetic technology produced | LFA = Lymphocyte Function Antigen

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Additional information

Sample type

This test requires a blood draw.
The lab requires 2x CPDA (yellow lid) for this test.

Maximum 3x CPDA for multiple iSpot tests.

Viability

CPDA samples must be shipped immediately.
The stability of the blood is approximately 72 hours.