Description
Lyme disease and its co-infections are often missed due to outdated or narrow testing protocols. Standard two-tier tests (ELISA followed by Western blot) only screen for limited strains and often produce false negatives—especially in chronic or late-stage Lyme.
IGeneX ImmunoBlot technology solves this by:
- Using recombinant proteins from multiple Borrelia species and strains, including those common in both North America and Europe.
- Improving accuracy and early detection across infection stages.
- Replacing up to 8 traditional Western blot tests with one expanded and highly specific panel.
This test assesses for Lyme, Babesia (a blood-borne parasite) and Bartonella (a bacteria that can cause vascular and neurological symptoms). Babesia and Bartonella are the most common and clinically significant co-infections. These infections often act synergistically, worsening inflammation and slowing recovery if unaddressed.
Accurate diagnosis is a key step in building an effective protocol. Knowing whether an infection is active (IgM) or chronic (IgG) helps us prioritize treatment timing, decide when to pause other detox work, or when to initiate antimicrobial or immune support strategies.
Symptoms it may relate to
- Persistent fatigue or energy crashes
- Brain fog, poor memory, or difficulty concentrating
- Migrating joint or muscle pain
- Nerve pain, tingling, or numbness
- Temperature dysregulation or night sweats
- Unexplained rashes or dermatologic flares
- Dizziness, balance issues, or eye pressure
- Mood instability, anxiety, or depression
- Heart palpitations or POTS-like symptoms
- Immune dysfunction or mast cell activation
- Relapse after prior Lyme treatment or mold detox
What this includes
- IGeneX Lyme ImmunoBlot IgG and IgM
- IGeneX Babesia ImmunoBlot IgG and IgM
- IGeneX Bartonella ImmunoBlot IgG and IgM
- EFH practitioner analysis with dietary, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations
- Option to work 1-on-1 or join the CIRS & Lyme group with Judy Cho (additional fee)
- Resources and recommendations for next steps based on your test results
How it works
- Once you purchase the IGeneX blood work, you’ll receive email instructions for the next steps.
- A local draw center will collect your sample and send it to IGeneX.
- Once received, results will be reviewed by Empower Functional Health.
- You’ll receive a personalized analysis and actionable next steps via email.
- For in-depth case management or interpretation, a separate 1-on-1 session is recommended.
Important notes
- Not available in NY, NJ, or RI. Test not available internationally at this time.
- Other IGeneX options like FISH (direct organism detection) are available for 1-on-1 clients and patients
- Most clients and patients with chronic Lyme symptoms benefit from completing the EFH flagship Personalized Health Plan (PHP) alongside testing.
- If you’d like an invoice to submit for out-of-network insurance reimbursement, please note that at checkout.
**PURCHASER NOTE: To expedite processing, please include date of birth and gender in ‘Order Notes’ at checkout.
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