The Myth
Lyme disease testing has a ‘gold standard’ in Canada.

The Truth

There is no universally accepted test for Lyme disease. Every lab test has its advantages and disadvantages, but overall Lyme tests in Canada are largely flawed. Other labs recommended by CanLyme are all certified and accredited, run by PH.D’s who simply refuse to follow flawed testing protocol. Canada has no mechanism for better testing due to bureaucratic controls that are influenced by for-profit players, and not victims and their experts.

Lyme is known for antigenic shifting, so antibody testing isn’t always effective.
PCR tissue and fluids tests are available for various tissue. A positive PCR is highly accurate. A negative PCR only tells the scientist that they did not find evidence in that sample. Another sample from the same patient from a different location may be positive.

Get the Facts

CBC radio: Lyme patient and researcher question government framework.

Lyme disease patient from Quebec and then, research scientist from University of Alberta draws into question testing and treatment in Canada. Why is Canada being forced to follow US guidelines when we have our own distinct genotypes that vary across the country?

Listen here

Posted in Conferences, For Physicians, Government, Lyme Controversy, Miscellaneous, Voices on Lyme and tagged lyme disease framework by Canlyme.

1 Comment

Melissa Robinson says:

June 1, 2017 at 6:29 pm

Canada absolutely should NOT be following the US guidelines created by the CDC. First and foremost, THE CDC LIED! These guidelines are based on fraudulent data – all to push through a dangerous vaccine and multiple patents that were pending that vaccine’s approval. Many in the US are trying to get those involved at the CDC prosecuted! The US is doing NOTHING to help us. Canada- do better for your people!