Why Choose
Infectolab Americas?

Elispot Measures Antigen Specific T-Cells That Are Active During The Infection Process

• TH-1 (IFN-γ) Can show acute stages of infection and low bacterial burden. It is very useful for diseases that display a TH-1 skewing and that have very weak or no humoral response such as Lyme disease
• Central memory (Il-2) Can help to differentiate between acute and chronic infection and improvement of infection

Quality of Our Testing

• Infectolab Americas only uses antigens that are either native or specific peptides, ensuring reduced cross reactivity
• Overnight shipment to our U.S. lab ensures optimal specimen stability
• ELISPOT technique is well accepted and was first used in the 1980’s by transplant units to diagnose acute infections

Unmatched Portfolio of Elispot Testing

• We test for Lyme Borrelia and Co-Infections
• We offer comprehensive viral panels
• We are the only lab in the US authorized to use this superior platform with a unique set of antigens that are key to the accuracy and quality of test results

Personalized Results

• ELISPOT results represent antigen specific T-cell activity in individual patients
• Aid practitioner in understanding current immune status of patient
• Highlight the need for modifying and/or completing treatment protocols

Personalized Service

• Fast turnaround time: only 3 to 4 business days
• Access to an online practitioner portal for instant results
• Clinical consultations available with the scientific team and Dr. Carsten Nicolaus (MD, PhD), an expert in the field of tick-borne diseases and associated health conditions

The Elispot Process: