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Podcast: Tick Boot Camp
Episode: LIVE from ILADS: Wilberto Castillo - Innovations in Lyme Disease Diagnostics at Armin Labs
Description: Introduction:
In this special episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, recorded live at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, we welcome Wilberto Castillo, a representative of ArminLabs.
ArminLabs, based in Augsburg, Germany, is a leading laboratory specializing in the diagnosis of tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease.
ArminLabs' Comprehensive Diagnostic Approach:
Innovative Testing Methods:
EliSpot Assay: Measures cellular immunity to detect active infections with an estimated sensitivity of 84% and specificity of 94%.
iSpot Assay: Assesses the immune system’s response to infections for deeper insights into immune activity.
Wide Range of Pathogen Detection:
Tests fo...