Factors affecting tests results - excellent document extract-
Differences in immune response or genetic makeup can affect test results
We conclude that the presence of chronic Lyme disease cannot be excluded by the absence of
antibodies against B. burgdorferi and that a specific T-cell blastogenic response to B. burgdorferi is
evidence of infection in seronegative patients with clinical indications of chronic Lyme disease
(Dattwyler et al. 1988)
Differences in immune response or genetic makeup can affect test results
We conclude that the presence of chronic Lyme disease cannot be excluded by the absence of
antibodies against B. burgdorferi and that a specific T-cell blastogenic response to B. burgdorferi is
evidence of infection in seronegative patients with clinical indications of chronic Lyme disease
(Dattwyler et al. 1988)
