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AcuDart Tick-Borne Disease Screening Test Panel

Name: AcuDart Tick-Borne Disease Screening Test Panel
Brand: AcuDart
SKU: Tick-Borne Disease Screen Panel
Price: 499.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.96 (28 reviews)

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Simple finger prick blood draw

Tests for 19 markers across Lyme disease, TBRF, Bartonellosis, and Babesiosis: B. burgdorferi B31, B. burgdorferi 297, B. afzelii, B. garinii, B. californiensis, B. spielmanii, B. valaisiana, B. mayonii, B. bissettii, B. hermsii, B. miyamotoi, B. parkeri, B. turicatae, B. microti, B. duncani, B. henselae, B. quintana, B. elizabethae, B. vinsonii

Note: This is a screening test and provides a Positive/Negative result. It does not provide details on species, bands, or IgM/IgG antibodies.

The AcuDart kit instructions can be found here.

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Common tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease, Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever (TBRF), Babesiosis, and Bartonellosis look alike and present with similar symptoms, which is why testing for all of them must be considered. AcuDart tests are more accurate than any other DTC test or tests from commercial laboratories such as LabCorp or Quest. The AcuDart Tick-Borne Disease Test Panel is the most comprehensive and accurate test panel available for all the major tick-borne diseases because it targets 19 species across four diseases. Most tests looking for only one or two species per disease.

How Our Tests Work

Collect your sample at home and mail it back.

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AcuDart Stands Tall

AcuDart tests are among the most accurate tests available for the major tick-borne illnesses. Their sensitivity of just above 90% is considerably higher than other methods such as PCR and the ELISA/Western blot two-tier testing protocol that is recommended by the CDC and followed by many commercial laboratories. AcuDart is also superior to specialty labs that focus on tick-borne illnesses.

The only tests that have a higher sensitivity than AcuDart are the ImmunoBlots from IGeneX. However, IGeneX tests are more expensive and cannot be purchased without physician authorization.

Sources
- The Accuracy of Diagnostic Tests for Lyme Disease in Humans, A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of North American Research. PLoS ONE 11(12): e0168613.
- Pilot Study of Immunoblots with Recombinant Borrelia burgdorferi Antigens for Laboratory Diagnosis of Lyme Disease
- The Lyme Disease Polymerase Chain Reaction Test Has Low Sensitivity. Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis.

Collecting Your Blood

All we need are a few drops.

That's right! A few drops of blood is all we need to test for nine species of Lyme causing Borrelia. Our sample collection card is an alternative collection method, similar to an SST tube. Red blood cells are separated without a centrifuge, enabling the laboratory to perform tests on dry blood.

Is this methodology accurate? Yes! The test results have been cross-validated against standard finger prick and venous draws.

Collecting Your Blood

All we need are a few drops.

A few drops of blood is all we need to test for eight species of Lyme causing borrelia. Red blood cells are separated without a centrifuge, enabling the laboratory to perform tests on dry blood. The test results have been cross-validated against standard finger prick and venous draws.

AcuDart tests detect antibodies to multiple species of Lyme Borrelia.

B. burgdorferi B31

The B31 strain is the most well-known and extensively researched strain of B. burgdorferi.

B. afzelii

Borrelia afzelii is common in Europe. It is transmitted primarily by Ixodes ricinus ticks.

B. garinii

Borrelia garinii is common in Europe and Asia. Ixodes ricinus ticks are the primary vectors.

B. californiensis

Borrelia californiensis is a species of bacteria that was discovered in 2007.

B. spielmanii

Borrelia spielmanii was first isolated in 1993 in the Netherlands.

B. valaisiana

Borrelia valaisiana is common in Central Europe and can cause neuroborreliosis.

B. burgdorferi 297

Borrelia burgdorferi 297 is a human cerebrospinal fluid isolate and is a commonly used strain for studying ospC expression.

B. mayonii

Borrelia mayonii was first identified in a Minnesota resident in 2013. It can cause nausea, vomiting, and large, widespread rashes.

B. bissettii

Borrelia bissettii has been reported in patients in Europe. It can also be found in woodrats that are infected with B. burgdorferi s.s.

AcuDart tests detect antibodies to multiple species of TBRF Borrelia.

B. hermsii

The most common cause of TBRF is B. hermsii. It is spread by the soft-bodied tick Ornithodoros hermsi.

B. miyamotoi

B. miyamotoi can infect humans through the bite of several species of hard-shell Ixodes ticks, the same kind of ticks that spread B. burgdorferi, the causative bacterium of Lyme disease.

B. parkeri

B. parkeri is a relapsing fever agent that causes human infection. B. parkeri strain HR1 was isolated from Ornithodoros parkeri ticks.

B. turicatae

B. turicatae is a spirochete that causes TBRF in the tropics and subtropics of the United States. It is the primary cause of TBRF in the southwestern United States and is transmitted by the vector, Ornithodoros turicata.

AcuDart tests detect antibodies to multiple species of Babesia.

B. microti

B. microti is the main cause of babesiosis, a malaria-like disease which also causes fever and hemolysis.

B. duncani

Human babesiosis caused by B. duncani has been associated with high parasite burden, severe pathology and death in multiple cases.

AcuDart tests detect antibodies to multiple species of Bartonella.

B. henselae

B. henselae is a bacterium that causes cat scratch disease (CSD), also known as cat scratch fever.

B. quintana

B. quintana infection is most commonly associated with body louse infestations in areas of high population density and poor sanitation.

B. elizabethae

B. elizabethae causes disease in both humans and animals. Most commonly, it causes endocarditis, or inflammation of the inner layer of the heart tissue.

B. vinsonii

B. vinsonii is a gram-negative bacteria that can infect mammals, including dogs and cats. It can cause a variety of diseases in dogs.

Frequently asked questions

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What does the Tick-Borne Disease Test Panel detect, and how reliable is it?

The Tick-Borne Disease Test Panel detects antibodies to multiple pathogens responsible for Lyme disease, Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever (TBRF), Babesiosis, and Bartonellosis. Using advanced recombinant protein technology, the test achieves high sensitivity and specificity, ensuring reliable and accurate detection of these diseases.

AcuDart tests are among the most accurate tests available, with a sensitivity of just above 90%, higher than the PCR and the ELISA/Western blot (57.6%) testing protocol recommended by the CDC.

Does insurance cover Tick-Borne Disease testing?

Currently, insurance does not cover the cost of the Tick-Borne Disease Test Panel. We do not accept FSA/HSA at this time. We work to keep our tests as competitively priced as possible, and our test costs are generally lower than the costs incurred from a trip to a healthcare provider.

Who should consider Tick-Borne Disease testing, and can it detect co-infections

This test is recommended for anyone exposed to tick-prone environments, exhibiting symptoms of tick-borne diseases, or seeking a comprehensive diagnostic for co-infections. The panel is specifically designed to detect multiple infections from a single sample, making it ideal for individuals with complex or overlapping symptoms.

What sample is required for Tick-Borne Disease testing, and how do I collect it properly?

A small blood sample, collected via a simple finger prick, is required for this test. The kit includes step-by-step instructions and all necessary tools for safe and easy at-home sample collection.

What do the results mean, and what should I do if I test positive for a Tick-Borne Disease?

- Positive Result: Indicates the presence of antibodies to one or more tick-borne diseases, suggesting past or current exposure. Consult a healthcare provider for further evaluation and treatment options.

- Negative Result: Suggests no detectable antibodies at the time of testing, but early-stage infections or low antibody levels may require follow-up testing if symptoms persist.

How long does it take to get results?

Results are typically available within 3-5 business days (digitally) after the lab receives your sample. You will be notified via a secure portal when your results are ready to view.

Great Service!

This lab was very helpful in expediting treatment and care!

Brilliant!

I can't put into words how thankful I am for this test. It revealed that I have had a tick-borne disease for many, many years. At least 17 years.... maybe even since I was a child. I now know why I have been so ill for most of my life. I had a tick-borne disease that was never treated. This led to multiple chronic illness's, etc. Now I know the root cause and I can begin treatment! With the accuracy of other tests being so incredibly low, I am so thankful for AcuDart and their commitment to accuracy and excellence!!

This test is very simple and easy to perform

Easy to use

Smooth process. They keep you updated with emails and texts. My sample was delivered, now just waiting for results.

Acudart

The AcuDart was very easy to do. It came with step by step instructions and even let me know when they received my sample. I would recommend to friends/family.?

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