Dr. Michael Karlfeldt - Lyme Disease Testing Explained - Why Labs Miss Chronic Lyme

Why do so many Lyme patients test negative while feeling anything but healthy? This is a special re-release of a powerful episode originally recorded in 2025. We felt it was too important not to bring back, especially as more people continue to struggle with confusing lab results and unanswered symptoms. The insights shared here are just as relevant today, if not more, and deserve to be heard again. In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt breaks down the confusing world of Lyme disease testing and reveals why conventional lab results often fail chronic illness patients. Drawing insights from leading experts like Dr. Bruce Patterson and Dr. Joseph Burrascano, this episode uncovers the limitations of ELISA, Western Blot, and PCR testing and why they were never designed for complex, chronic cases. You will learn how Lyme evades detection, why immune dysfunction leads to false negatives, and how advanced testing methods like cytokine panels, T-cell testing, and FISH are reshaping diagnosis. If you have ever been told your labs are normal while your body says otherwise, this episode will change how you understand your health and your next steps forward. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 2:05 ELISA and Western Blot were never built for chronic Lyme 6:10 Immune dysfunction leads to false negatives 10:30 PCR testing limitations and missed infections 12:00 Expanding beyond standard labs into specialty testing 17:00 FISH testing detecting live organisms in the blood 22:00 Why combining tests gives a clearer diagnosis 23:30 Immune system testing the future of Lyme detection 28:00 Symptom patterns reveal different infections 30:15 Choosing the right test based on your stage 32:00 When to stop testing and start healing Resources Mentioned: ArminLabs https://arminlabs.com/ IGeneX https://igenex.com/ Galaxy Diagnostics https://www.galaxydx.com/ DNA Connexions https://dnaconnexions.com/ IncellDX https://incelldx.com/ Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. ____________________________________WORK WITH DR. KARLFELDT:The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies available. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor, contact us at:📞 208-338-8902📧 [email protected]🌐 TheKarlfeldtCenter.com____________________________________📖 FREE EBOOK: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and RecoveryGet your copy at: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lymeUse code LYMEPODCAST for 100% off____________________________________CONNECT WITH DR. KARLFELDT:Instagram: instagram.com/thekarlfeldtcenterFacebook: facebook.com/thekarlfeldtcenter____________________________________MORE PODCASTS FROM DR. KARLFELDT:🎙 The Dr. K Show — Integrative medicine, functional medicine,  biohacking, and longevity for optimizing health and performance.🎙 Integrative Cancer Solutions — Evidence-based integrative therapies and real patient stories for those navigating a cancer diagnosis.Explore all shows on https://www.youtube.com/@KarlfeldtCenter____________________________________