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Episode 482: LIVE from ILADS: Wilberto Castillo - Innovations in Lyme Disease Diagnostics at Armin Labs

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Introduction:

  • In this special episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, recorded live at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, we welcome Wilberto Castillo, a representative of ArminLabs.
  • ArminLabs, based in Augsburg, Germany, is a leading laboratory specializing in the diagnosis of tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease.

ArminLabs' Comprehensive Diagnostic Approach:

  • Innovative Testing Methods:
    • EliSpot Assay: Measures cellular immunity to detect active infections with an estimated sensitivity of 84% and specificity of 94%.
    • iSpot Assay: Assesses the immune system’s response to infections for deeper insights into immune activity.
  • Wide Range of Pathogen Detection:
    • Tests for Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease, as well as Bartonella, Babesia, Ehrlichia, and various viruses.
    • Offers T-cell and NK-cell testing to assess immune system suppression and infection activity.

Patient-Centric Services:

  • Remote Testing Options: Provides an at-home blood collection kit to make testing more accessible.
  • Personalized Test Recommendations: Uses patient questionnaires and analytical algorithms to recommend the most relevant tests for each individual.

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Introduction:

  • In this special episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, recorded live at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, we welcome Wilberto Castillo, a representative of ArminLabs.
  • ArminLabs, based in Augsburg, Germany, is a leading laboratory specializing in the diagnosis of tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease.

ArminLabs' Comprehensive Diagnostic Approach:

  • Innovative Testing Methods:
    • EliSpot Assay: Measures cellular immunity to detect active infections with an estimated sensitivity of 84% and specificity of 94%.
    • iSpot Assay: Assesses the immune system’s response to infections for deeper insights into immune activity.
  • Wide Range of Pathogen Detection:
    • Tests for Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease, as well as Bartonella, Babesia, Ehrlichia, and various viruses.
    • Offers T-cell and NK-cell testing to assess immune system suppression and infection activity.

Patient-Centric Services:

  • Remote Testing Options: Provides an at-home blood collection kit to make testing more accessible.
  • Personalized Test Recommendations: Uses patient questionnaires and analytical algorithms to recommend the most relevant tests for each individual.

Resources & Links:

  continue reading

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