Jivora Bartonella–Babesia Immune Response Panel™

About Jivora Bartonella–Babesia Immune Response Panel™

The Jivora Bartonella–Babesia Immune Response Panel™ is a targeted diagnostic suite focusing on two of the most common and debilitating tick-borne pathogens: Bartonella and Babesia. While many standard screenings focus solely on Lyme disease, these co-infections often require specific testing protocols. This home blood collection kit utilizes high-sensitivity ELISA technology to identify the immune system’s response to these intracellular parasites and bacteria, providing the critical data needed for a comprehensive recovery protocol.

Who It’s For

This home blood collection kit is essential for patients whose symptoms extend beyond the typical Lyme profile. It is specifically designed for:

• The "Lyme-Negative" Symptomatic Patient: Individuals with neurological symptoms, "stretch mark" like rashes (striae), or night sweats who have previously tested negative for Borrelia.

• Complex Chronic Illness Patients: Those managing "treatment-resistant" Lyme disease, as co-infections are often the primary reason for stalled progress.

• Pet Owners & Outdoor Enthusiasts: Since Bartonella (B. henselae) is frequently transmitted via scratches or bites from domestic animals and fleas, this is a vital screen for those in high-contact environments.

• Symptom-Specific Seekers: Anyone experiencing air hunger, burning foot pain, or cyclic fevers commonly associated with these specific co-infections.

What It Measures

This panel provides a deep dive into the specific markers of tick-borne co-infections:

• Bartonella IgG: Specifically screens for Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana, the two most clinically significant strains.

• Babesia IgG & IgM: Measures the immune response to the Babesia parasite, identifying both active (IgM) and past/chronic (IgG) infections.

• Intracellular Pathogen Profile: Focuses on the unique antibody signatures left by pathogens that "hide" inside red blood cells and the vascular endothelium.

What You Get

The Jivora home blood collection kit provides a seamless lab-to-door experience:

• Precision Collection Components: Medical-grade supplies for self-administered blood collection, optimized for laboratory processing.

• Standardized Protocol: Clear documentation to ensure your sample meets the strict requirements for co-infection antibody detection.

• Lab Logistics Included: Secure, pre-paid return shipping to our specialized partner laboratory for high-throughput ELISA analysis.

• Actionable Health Data: A clear, quantifiable report of your antibody titers, allowing you to work with your healthcare provider to differentiate between active infection and historical exposure.

How it works (3 steps):

• Order
• Collect at home & return ship 
• Get results and review next steps

More about this at-home testing kit.

No Doctor’s Order Needed

You can order your test kit directly through Jivora Health, an authorized ArminLabs partner. No prescription is required, and everything is handled online with full privacy and security.

Simple and Painless Collection at Home

Each kit includes the FDA-cleared Tasso+ device, which collects a small blood sample from your upper arm. There are no needles and no discomfort. If you prefer, you can also provide a standard venous blood draw at a clinic. Both methods are validated for accuracy by ArminLabs and Tasso+.

Informational Results for Clearer Decisions

Your results show how your immune system is responding to key tick-borne pathogens. They are intended to guide your next steps with your healthcare provider and help you make informed choices, but they are not a medical diagnosis or treatment plan.

Medications and Testing

Most medications, including antibiotics, do not interfere with testing accuracy. If you are currently taking strong immunosuppressants, chemotherapy, or interferon-gamma therapy, your immune response may be temporarily reduced. In these cases, it is best to consult your clinician before collecting your sample.

Fast and Reliable Turnaround

Once your sample reaches the lab, your results are typically ready within 7 to 10 business days. You will receive secure online access to your report and can schedule a complimentary educational review to help you understand your results.

Trusted Accuracy

Standard Lyme tests can miss up to 40 percent of real cases because they often screen for only a single Borrelia strain. ArminLabs testing covers Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia afzelii, and Borrelia garinii, along with persistent-form round-body antigens. This improves sensitivity to about 95 percent and specificity to 98 percent, providing greater confidence and reducing the chance of false negatives.

Understanding Your Results

IgM antibodies usually indicate a current or recent immune response, while IgG antibodies show evidence of past exposure or chronic immune activity. ArminLabs calibrates both to help you and your clinician determine whether your immune system is responding to an active infection or showing long-term reactivity.

The Science Behind Persistent-Form Testing

Borrelia bacteria can change shape into round-body or pleomorphic forms that allow them to survive longer in the body. These forms often go undetected by traditional testing methods. ArminLabs includes unique antigens for both active and dormant bacterial forms, making it possible to identify immune activity that other tests may miss.