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

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:

• Follow the latest ILADS updates at ILADS.org


• Learn more about ArminLabs at ArminLabs.com


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