HOW TO GET TESTED AT IGENEX
Order a Kit
Patients can order a collection kit for a small $20 deposit that will be applied to the testing fees. (Doctors are supplied kits in bulk at no charge.)
Do Paperwork
Get Blood Drawn
The collection kit is taken to a blood draw site. Urine or miscellaneous samples can be collected at home.
Get Results
Ship everything to IGeneX. We will conduct the appropriate tests and send the results to the prescribing physician.
THE IGENEX ADVANTAGE
Find out why IGeneX is the global leader in the research and development of tests that accurately detect Lyme disease, Relapsing Fever, and other tick-borne diseases. At IGeneX, we make it our singular mission to offer best-in-class testing for tick-borne diseases that delivers the most comprehensive and accurate results possible, so you can find the right treatment path to restore your health and get back to enjoying your life.
AVAILABLE ON DEMAND!
Culture Testing to Support the Diagnosis of Tick-Borne Diseases
Join Dr. Joseph Burrascano and Dr. Jyotsna Shah for an in-depth webinar on culturing for tick-borne diseases. Culture testing is widely considered to be the “gold standard” for diagnosis of tick-borne illnesses.
View actual patient data that will help you in your practice!
AVAILABLE ON DEMAND!
Culture Testing to Support the Diagnosis of Tick-Borne Diseases
Join Dr. Joseph Burrascano and Dr. Jyotsna Shah for an in-depth webinar on culturing for tick-borne diseases. Culture testing is widely considered to be the “gold standard” for diagnosis of tick-borne illnesses.
View actual patient data that will help you in your practice!
IGENEX PATIENT SUCCESS STORIES
Read from patients who have used Lyme and tick-borne disease tests from IGeneX to find the right diagnosis and get on the path to treatment.
"IGeneX is a lab I trust!"
KELLEY’S STORY
"IGeneX is a lab I trust!"
GET STARTED WITH IGENEX TODAY
The first step in getting tested with IGeneX is to order a test collection kit. Choose between a Blood, Urine, or Miscellaneous kit, depending on the test you will be doing. The Blood Kit is the most common, and works with 95% of tests. Doctors can order unlimited quantities of kits at no charge. Patients are required to deposit $20, which is applied to the testing fees.
IGENEX LABORATORY FEATURED IN
“Doctors told me it was just ‘stress’ or ‘All in my head’, but I finally figured it out and you can too. …… The best lab to do this is called IGeneX.”
“IGeneX confirmed the presence of Lyme disease in her blood, caused by the bite of an infected tick”
“IGeneX, a diagnostic testing company in Milpitas, California, gets around 15 calls a day from companies across the country inquiring about its employer testing program.”
Test a Tick
If you’ve been bitten, or suspect you may have been, you can send IGeneX the tick to test and determine if the tick is carrying the pathogens that can lead to tick-borne illnesses.
Tick Talk Resource
The IGeneX Tick Talk Resource is your #1 place to learn everything about ticks and tick-borne diseases. Read articles about testing methods, treatments, symptoms, and more.
Symptom Checker
If you’ve been sick and aren’t getting better, use this symptom checker to determine your likelihood of having Lyme disease or other associated tick-borne illnesses.
Order a Kit or Test
You or your doctor can order a specimen collection kit directly from IGeneX. This includes the Blood Kit, Urine Kit, and Miscellaneous Kit. To see all the tests available from IGeneX, please download the Test Requisition Form.
FAQs
Yes. Many studies have shown tick-borne diseases are present across the world. IGeneX has detected patients from over 50 countries worldwide.
Yes and no. There are tick-borne diseases in every state, but not every tick-borne disease is in every state. Lyme disease, the most widespread TBD, is found in all 50 states, as is Babesia. Please refer to these tick-borne disease maps for more information.
Yes, all IGeneX tests undergo strict validation studies.
No, IGeneX only offers testing. However, we offer many helpful articles on treatments for tick-borne diseases.
IGeneX stores samples for two months from draw date, except for tests #488 and #489, which are three months from the draw date. Tick samples are stored for two months. FISH slides (Whole Blood) are stored for 30 days. IgXSpot and culture enhanced PCRs are not available for add-on requests.
