Description

Sampling

On selected dates, The Parasite Clinic provides testing for tick-borne infections; Lyme-disease (Borrelia) & Co-infections; Bartonella, Babesia, Mycoplasma, Anaplasma, Ehrlichia & Chlamydia Pneumoniae (TWAR) in co-operation with The Vitalis Clinic, in Belfast, UK. This highly accurate and thorough method of analysis for the identification of Lyme-disease with DualDur Dark-Field Microscopy is carried out through blood sampling performed by licensed nurses at our partners premises.

The analysis

Our collaborating laboratory is world leading in the identification of tick-borne infections and provides a highly accurate and patented laboratory method; DualDur – Dark Field Microscopy, that also includes utilization of AI in the analysis and identification of Lyme-disease and Co-infections. The laboratory microscopic analysis can directly identify both the presence of the structure of the Borrelia bacteria (Spirochetes) as well as quantitatively determine the extent of the Lyme-disease (Borrelia infection). The microscopic laboratory analysis forms the basis of our testing for tick-borne infections and can be supplemented and further expanded with a blood test for the identification of occurring Borrelia antibodies (Western Blot). This enables us to provide the highest quality testing for tick-borne infections that not solely relies on the presence and identification of Borrelia antibodies. In addition to your test-result you will be provided with documentation from the Dark-Field Microscopy analysis performed on your samples with the identified occurring infections.

To increase the sensitivity of the microscopic analysis and to ensure the highest possible accuracy and reliability of the test-result an initial incubation of the blood sample takes place (to provide present bacteria optimal conditions to survive) followed by a concentration of the blood-sample. The DualDur Microscopic analysis for Borrelia infection has the following reliability: 93% Sensitivity and 89% Specificity

Add-on test; Borrelia antibodies

The Western-blot analysis identifies any species-specific produced antibodies (Borrelia) that your immune system has encountered. For those of you who are interested in an extended test for the identification of Borrelia antibodies, we kindly ask you to inform us that you want this add-on test in connection with the payment of your appointment for Borrelia & Co.infections – DualDur Microscopy in the section; order notes and we will arrange this for you (payment through Klarna, safe payment).

Western blot Antibody analysis for the identification of Borrelia antibodies has the following reliability: 96% clinically proven predictive value

Medical appointment

In the event of a positive test result, you have the possibility to book a digital medical appointment through us with our collaborating physician for the treatment of established tick-born infections and parasitic infections infections; Dr. Wojciech Ozimek. You can find further information here, as well as on our product page.

Book your test and appointment with us

To book your appointment and test for tick-borne infections; Borrelia & Co-infections, please proceed to our booking link at the top of this page. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information at; hello@parasiteclinic.co.uk or give us a call on:+44 20 808 962 42 during our phone hours: (Weekdays) 9-10 AM and 1-2 PM.

Pricing:

DualDur for Lyme and Co-infections, including photos of found infections. GBP 475

Add-on: Western Blot antibodies – Bozsik Western Blot – 15 different IgG and 15 different IgM. GBP 125

The blood sampling costs an additional GBP 60, and will be paid at the Vitalis Clinic.

Cancellation

Should you be prevented or for any other reason not be able to come to your appointment with us, you can cancel your appointment with a full refund provided that you have contacted us no later than 3 business-days prior to your appointment.  Missed appointment or late cancellation is charged GBP 60 and analysis can be refunded or a new appointment can be made.