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.

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Categories for Lyme in Alberta

Tick’d Off – Alberta Primetime TV interview – Lyme disease in Alberta not so new

Tick’d Off Original Air Date: Friday, May 31, 2013 Alberta’s tick surveillance program is gathering data on just how many ... View Article

Alberta: Province expands tick surveillance program

Albertans have been asked to keep their eyes peeled for a little black bug over the next few months, one... View Article

Calgary – CBC: Langevin Bridge will go green for Lyme awareness

Calgary’s Langevin Bridge will turn green Saturday night to raise awareness for Lyme disease. The first World Lyme Disease Day... View Article

1993, Calgary Herald newspaper … Lyme disease victims tell their story

Lyme disease is not new to Canada, it has been around for centuries. The finding that the Iceman, a 5000 yr... View Article

Calgary woman says Lyme is an issue

Canadian public health officials have been warning about the rise in the number of ticks in Canada and the increased... View Article

Lyme-carrying ticks on the rise in Alberta

Lack of familiarity may mean disease goes undiagnosed. Lyme disease in Alberta has the potential to spike in coming years,... View Article

Lyme disease becoming more prevalent in Alberta

Experts say it’s because of increased precipitation during summer Albertans normally don’t have to worry about ticks that carry Lyme... View Article

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