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Galaxy Diagnostics We offer advanced diagnostic test solutions that go beyond the limits of detection for low- abundance pathogens.

We test for a range of flea and tick-borne pathogens, specializing in Bartonella, Borrelia, and Babesia. Galaxy Diagnostics is building awareness about Bartonella as a potential cause of disease in animals and humans. The purpose of this page is to share the latest Bartonella research and other developments related to this important area of emerging infectious disease. The CDC reports that over 60% of emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic (from animals). Vectors (insects and arthropods) play an important role in transmission of zoonotic diseases. The One World, One Health Initiative was launched recently to focus attention on the intersections between human health, animal health, and the health of the environment. It is critical that medical practitioners and public health workers become aware of the risk factors and clinical symptoms associated with all zoonotic infections, including the ones linked to chronic disorders.

10/15/2026

Every band on her Lyme test was negative. But Borrelia was still there.

This 35-year-old woman had experienced Lyme-like symptoms for more than a year. Her health continued to decline until she was referred to a neurologist and began being evaluated for multiple sclerosis.

Her standard two-tier Lyme test was completely nonreactive. Her other routine labs were also unremarkable. After seeing multiple providers, she still had no clear diagnosis.

Then, different testing methods detected evidence of Lyme disease that standard testing had missed. Once she received targeted treatment, she began to improve.

Her experience is an important reminder: When symptoms and exposure history continue to point toward Lyme disease, a negative antibody test may not provide the full answer.

Learn more about Galaxy's approach to testing here: https://www.galaxydx.com/

10/14/2026

What happens when every test says “normal,” but the person you love is rapidly declining?

When Galaxy Diagnostics CEO husband was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, it didn’t quite add up.

So Nicole kept asking why.

Her husband had initially tested negative for tick-borne disease. When they later revisited that possibility using different testing methods, they found Lyme disease, Bartonella, and Babesia.

That discovery changed the course of Nicole’s life, taking her from caregiver to advocate and eventually CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics.

Nicole joined to share the diagnostic gaps her family encountered and why “normal” lab results do not always provide the full answer.

Watch the full conversation here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-root-cause-hiding-behind-one-familys-alzheimers/id1843368147?i=1000787419249

10/13/2026

We bring the booth. You make the trip worthwhile. 💙

We loved being at MAPS (), catching up with familiar faces and meeting providers dedicated to helping patients find answers.

These conversations are one of our favorite parts of being on the road. With more conferences ahead, including .lyme and LymeBytes with , we can’t wait to keep connecting.

See you at the next stop!

Galaxy Diagnostics is heading to the LymeBytes! Symposium this November – and we hope to see you there!Join us November ...
10/12/2026

Galaxy Diagnostics is heading to the LymeBytes! Symposium this November – and we hope to see you there!

Join us November 13-14, 2026, in Pompano Beach, Florida, for two days of education, new ideas, and connection across the Lyme and chronic illness community.

LymeBytes! brings together clinicians, researchers, innovators, and practitioners working to improve care for people with Lyme disease, coinfections, mold illness, immune dysfunction, and other complex chronic conditions.

Attendees will explore the latest research, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies while connecting with others who share a commitment to helping patients find better answers.

In-person attendees can also earn CME credits for an additional fee.

We are excited to be part of these important conversations and connect with so many people working to move the field forward.

Register here: https://shop.lymebytes.com/Galaxy

We’re heading to .lyme!The 2026 ILADS Annual Scientific Conference brings together medical professionals working to impr...
10/09/2026

We’re heading to .lyme!

The 2026 ILADS Annual Scientific Conference brings together medical professionals working to improve how Lyme and associated vector-borne illnesses are diagnosed and treated, so more patients can receive the answers and care they need.

If you’ll be in Herndon October 22–25, stop by our booth to meet the Galaxy Diagnostics team and learn more about advanced testing for Borrelia, Bartonella, and Babesia.

Will we see you there? 💚

10/08/2026

Lyme disease testing has a timing problem.

Early on, Borrelia can be incredibly difficult to capture in a blood sample. But the antibody tests most often used to diagnose Lyme disease depend on the immune system mounting a response, which can take several weeks.

That creates a critical gap: A patient may test negative during the very window when finding the pathogen early matters most.

Later in the illness, antibody testing presents a different challenge.

Antibodies can indicate that someone has been exposed to Borrelia, but they cannot always tell a practitioner whether the pathogen is still present.

This is why a negative Lyme test should be interpreted alongside symptoms, exposure history, timing, and the type of test used.

It is also why we need diagnostic tools designed around how these pathogens actually behave in the body.

Galaxy Diagnostics CEO discussed this diagnostic gap and what it has meant for her own family on A Healthy Point of View with .

Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TTj3EOX8ek&t=39s

The headlines about ticks may slow down after summer. But ticks themselves? Not so much.Once the weather cools down, mos...
10/07/2026

The headlines about ticks may slow down after summer. But ticks themselves? Not so much.

Once the weather cools down, most people stop thinking about ticks. That is exactly the problem.
Adult blacklegged ticks are especially active during the fall and may continue searching for hosts whenever temperatures rise above freezing.

That means ordinary fall activities, from raking leaves to walking the dog, can still bring potential exposure.

And because blacklegged ticks can (and often do) carry multiple disease-causing pathogens, one bite can expose you to more than just Lyme disease.

Prevention matters, but equally important is knowing what to investigate if symptoms develop.

Swipe to learn where fall exposure may be hiding and how to protect yourself throughout the season.

Learn more about advanced testing for Borrelia, Bartonella, and Babesia: https://www.galaxydx.com/about-us/

10/05/2026

Could stealth pathogens like Babesia and Bartonella be playing a role in some cases of severe mental illness?

A new case series from our partners at NC State examined postmortem blood, tissue, and other samples from six chronically ill young people who had experienced suicidal ideation or ended their lives.

DNA sequencing confirmed Babesia, Bartonella, or both in five of the six individuals.

And the way those pathogens were found is just as important.

Researchers tested 125 samples using conventional qPCR. Every result came back negative.

It was only when they used more sensitive methods, including digital PCR and enrichment culture, that they were able to find signs of the pathogens and confirm the pathogen presence through DNA sequencing.

And while this study cannot tell us whether Babesia or Bartonella definitively caused their mental health symptoms, it is yet another reason to investigate what may be happening behind psychiatric illness. As cases continue to rise, we cannot treat the brain as if it is separate from the rest of the body.

It also shows why the right diagnostic tools are so critical.

Some pathogens can be difficult to find because they may be present in the bloodstream in extremely small amounts. If the test is not sensitive enough, a stealth pathogen may not be found, leaving patients and practitioners without the information they need to guide support and care.

We are so grateful to these young people and their families, who made this research possible by providing postmortem samples in the hope that others may receive better answers in the future.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 in the United States.

Reference: Breitschwerdt, E.B., Robveille, C., Maggi, R.G. et al. “Postmortem evidence of Babesia and Bartonella infections in chronically ill suicidal young people.” Parasites & Vectors, 19, 376 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07541-8

10/02/2026

Better answers start with better testing.

Our CEO, Nicole Bell, will join the Tick-Borne Illness Global Summit, hosted by , to discuss “A New Standard of Care for the Diagnosis of Tick, Flea, and Other Vector-Borne Diseases.”

Nicole’s search for answers during her husband’s illness brought her to this work. Today, she helps lead our commitment to advancing evidence-based diagnostics.

Her session broadcasts October 8 at 6 PM ET / 5 PM CT.

The summit runs October 8–11 and is free and online. Register here: https://tick-borne-illness-global-summit.thetickchicks.com/speakers/nicole-bell/

10/01/2026

Floy worked at a Lyme and vector-borne disease testing company – and still had no idea she might have Lyme disease.

She had been living with fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain, but those symptoms had been attributed to arthritis or menopause.

And because her previous Lyme Western blot was negative, she had no reason to keep looking.

Then she volunteered to provide what she assumed would be a healthy control sample during testing of Galaxy’s Lyme Urine Antigen Test.

It came back positive.

For the first time, symptoms she had learned to live with had a possible explanation. After receiving treatment for Lyme disease, Floy began feeling much better.

Her story highlights a massive blind spot in Lyme disease testing.

Here’s the issue: Most standard Lyme tests look for antibodies produced by the immune system.

But antibodies may not always be detectable, especially early on or when a patient’s immune response is weak or suppressed.

Galaxy’s Lyme Urine Antigen Test takes a different approach. It captures and concentrates Borrelia antigen in urine, looking for direct evidence of the pathogen without relying on the body to produce a detectable antibody response.

Floy thought Lyme disease had already been ruled out. She only found the answer because she happened to be tested another way.

How many other people are living with unexplained Lyme disease symptoms – and have stopped looking because one test came back negative?

Talk with your healthcare provider and visit the link to learn more about Galaxy’s advanced Lyme disease testing: https://www.galaxydx.com/about-us/

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