What is Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is a world-wide infectious disease caused by microscopic bacteria carried by tiny ticks.
- Antibody and PCR tests
- Co-infection testing
- Transmission and symptoms
How is Lymes transmitted?
There are several species of deer ticks that have become infected with the spiral bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. Unsuspecting humans and animals walking through woodlands and brushy areas may be bitten by a tick and never know it. The tiny ticks, some the size of poppy seeds, may stay on your body for hours or up to days. The tick engorges itself with blood. If infected, the spirochete is transmitted to the bloodstream of the person or animal during the bite.
What are the symptoms?
A characteristic red bulls-eye rash (EM) at the site of the bite is present in some patients. The rash may appear within days or weeks after the bite but could be hidden in the hairline or armpits.
Lyme Disease Tests
- IgG/IgM/IgA Screen (IFA)*
- IgG/IgM and IgM Antibody ELISA
- C6 Peptide
- IgG Western Blot and IgM Western Blot
- 30/31 kDA Confirmation Test*
- Lyme Dot Blot Assay (LDA)*
- Reverse Western Blot (Confirmation test for LDA)*
- Multiplex PCR for urine, whole blood, serum, CSF
- Multiplex PCR for Miscellaneous samples (skin biopsy, breast milk, semen, etc)
Other tick-borne illnesses
In addition to Lyme Disease, a co-infection may be suspected for Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Bartonella or Rickettsia. Pure Wellness Group offers tests for these other tick-borne illnesses.
The tests are IFA (fluorescent antibody) or direct tests by PCR. In the case of Babesia, we offer PCR tests for both B. microti and Babesia duncani (West Coast strain).
In addition, we offer a Babesia FISH (fluorescent in situ hybridization) test that detects Babesia parasites directly on air-dried blood smears.
Babesiosis Tests
- B. microti IgG/IgM Antibody
- B duncani IgG/IgM Antibody*
- Babesia PCR Screen
- Babesia FISH (RNA)
Rickettsia Tests
- Rickettsia PCR for Whole Blood, Serum or CSF
Ehrlichiosis Tests
- Anaplasma phagocytophila (HGE) IgG/IgM Ab
- Anaplasma phagocytophila (HGE) PCR
- Human Monocytic Ehrlichia (HME) IgG/IgM Ab
- Human Monocytic Ehrlichia (HME) PCR
Bartonella Tests
- Bartonella henselae IgG/IgM Antibody
- Bartonella henselae PCR for Whole Blood, Serum*, or CSF
Before you book
Common questions
How do I book an appointment?
- Choose the service on our appointments page.
- Click the picture or name to book your appointment.
We offer both Naturopathic and Nurse Practitioner services. Please be sure to select the correct practitioner when booking. If you have any questions, please call our office at 705.586.7873.
Which practitioners can I book with?
- Dr. Allan Price, B.Sc., ND
Naturopathic Doctor, Medical Director - Dr. Tara O’Brien, H.B.Sc., ND
Naturopathic Doctor - Phil Beauchamp, NP
Nurse Practitioner - Dr. Megan Brousseau, HBSc, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Each takes bookings through their own online schedule. You can read about them on our about page, or go straight to appointments.
What happens at a first appointment?
When you visit Pure Wellness, your health care provider will complete a full assessment of your health and medical history so that any condition you are suffering from can be addressed in an appropriate manner.
When is the clinic open?
- Monday – Thursday: 9am – 5pm
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Closed
Our other practitioners have availabilities outside of these listed hours. Please visit their websites or contact them directly for more information.
Where is the clinic?
1933 Regent Street, Unit #10, Sudbury, ON P3E 5R2. We are located on the OUTSIDE of SouthRidge Mall.
Contact us for anything else.
Ready to book?
Interested to learn more? Please book an initial appointment with one of our Naturopathic Doctors.