Global Lyme Diagnostics announced today that its new test for Lyme Disease, the GLD Test, is now available.
“We are pleased to provide a much-needed Lyme-specific diagnostic solution,” said Mickey Ramchandani, CEO of Global Lyme Diagnostics. “We look forward to working with the community to advance Lyme Disease screening, awareness and education.”
The GLD Test is based on research by Dr. Richard Marconi, a professor of microbiology and immunology in the School of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA.
“Like so many researchers in the field, I was receiving an astonishing number of phone calls and emails from patients in distress. The stories were at times heartbreaking,” said Dr. Marconi. “When we realized that recent advances made in our lab could lead to the next generation of Lyme disease diagnostics we seized the opportunity.”
“We have been able to identify the appropriate diagnostic antigens that allow for detection of early stage disease. Using novel chimeritope technology, we have constructed diagnostic antigens that are specifically designed to detect Lyme disease strains regardless of their geographic region of origin,” explained Dr. Marconi.
After licensing the technology platform and related intellectual property Global Lyme Diagnostics focused on creating a highly accurate and reproducible solution.
The GLD Test keeps the prescribing by clinicians simple, requiring only a blood draw.
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Sensitivity and specificity?
Predictive value of a “positive” test?
Is it only for early stage Lyme,
What about having lyme a year, many years or even decades? I can’ t take it anymore.
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Christopher did you mean take the worming pill repeatedly as well? Working tablet plus cannabis daily? What do you mean by pulse the dose?
Thank you!
Yes, what about us who have been sick and debilitated for decades and cant get a positive test because were to damaged to produce the antibodies they require for a positive test? It is 2017! How can this still be going on! So many lives destroyed ?
Interesting development, worth keeping an eye on. Marconi and his collaborator Earnhart have a number of patents, this one being fairly representative:
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/9534021.html
It’s not just a diagnostic test. They may have an effective vaccine. There’s even a possibility it may be useful as a treatment. This is solid science — not quackery at all.
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Mark, thanks for posting that link. We all have the same concern: what about those of us who were exposed, never treated until “too late”, and now have systemic Lyme. I did read the full patent report and found that it may be able to be used as a therapeutic agent as well, as the antibodies are antibacterial. I have not been able to elicit an IgG response to the bacteria, only IGM, so it might be able to help in these cases.
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“The present invention also encompasses antibodies to the epitopes and/or to the chimeric polypeptides disclosed herein. Such antibodies may be polyclonal, monoclonal or chimeric, and may be generated in any manner known to those of skill in the art. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the antibodies are bactericidal (borreliacidal), i.e. exposure of Borrelia spirochetes to the antibodies causes death of the spirochetes. Such antibodies may be used in a variety of ways, e.g. as detection reagents to diagnose prior exposure to Borrelia, as a reagent in a kit for the investigation of Borrelia, to treat Borrelia infections, etc.”
Thanks Mark for posting the patent info. I did read it through and it does state the following
“The present invention also encompasses antibodies to the epitopes and/or to the chimeric polypeptides disclosed herein. Such antibodies may be polyclonal, monoclonal or chimeric, and may be generated in any manner known to those of skill in the art. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the antibodies are bactericidal (borreliacidal), i.e. exposure of Borrelia spirochetes to the antibodies causes death of the spirochetes. Such antibodies may be used in a variety of ways, e.g. as detection reagents to diagnose prior exposure to Borrelia, as a reagent in a kit for the investigation of Borrelia, to treat Borrelia infections, etc.”
what about those of us that had the 3 doses of lymerix???? which not only caused lyme but i have been diagnosed with post vaccine auto-immune disease. Its a nightmare. i haven’t read up on this yet as i just saw this but how will this help us? btw i hope everyone knows that the real coverup behind lyme is based on the vaccine. They left Outer surface protein A strain 31 out of the test kits patented by the same people who own the lyme vaccine. they did this because OsPA strain 31 was used in the vaccine so they couldn’t use it for testing because the tests were unreadable. Thanks to all the lyme crooks for that! plus FDA and CDC own patents on the vaccine as well. be careful and do research before getting any vaccine. It has nothing to do with how long it takes for the disease to show up in the blood that’s all a crock. If you get bit by a tick go on antibiotics immediately! do not wait for a rash or symptoms. The commenter who spoke of antibodies is correct. it’s all about money now. There is no oversight on vaccines as the FDA AND CDC have patents on these vaccines. I speak from my experience with Lymerix and not the current test kits as i do not know about this new testing or vaccine being mentioned but i sure hope this new test works!! as for a vaccine – never again!! please google lymerix and the cabal involved in this fraud who ruined so many lives.
I have a patient that lives in NJ . Can’t work due to illness for the past 3years. Came down w/symptoms 3years ago. Has seen 4 rheumatologist, pain management,psyiatrist & more. Has had numerous tests , some come back +, and then some come back negative for Lyme. Has high Uric acid levels . On pain medication but not helping much. Can’t function doing any daily activities. Elderly parents taking care of him. He has Medicaid NJ HMO so he is limited to providers.
Any information ,advice or suggestions!
I’ve had Lyme disease since 2006,I go into Bell’s palsy from time to time sick in fall & winter,trying to get labeled PTLD,it seems like effects other things that are going on w/ me,my gi, muscles bulging discs hard time walking,my primary said I have a lot of bands,seeing a I.F.dr.just wants to write it down as arthritis,just looking for a peace of mind thanks if u can give me some info