Why Choose
Infectolab Americas?
Features & Benefits of Our Unique Elispot Testing Process
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: