Predictive value of Borrelia burgdorferi IgG antibody levels in patients referred to a tertiary Lyme centre

In conclusion, at IgG levels of 200 IU/ml and higher, an ELISA was sufficient to detect antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi s.l. At those IgG levels, a confirmatory immunoblot may be omitted in patients referred to a tertiary Lyme centre. Before these results can be implemented in routine LB diagnosis, confirmation of the results is necessary in other patient populations and using other quantitative ELISAs and immunoblots.
Source: Ticks and Tick borne Diseases - Category: Zoology Source Type: research