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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 tha

t 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.

04/16/2026

Still sick after Lyme treatment?

For some patients, symptoms improve at first, then return. For others, they never fully resolve.

This can be frustrating for both patients and clinicians.

In some cases, it may be a sign that something else is contributing, like a co-infection that wasn’t identified through initial testing.

And that’s not uncommon. In fact, studies suggest up to ~40% of patients may be dealing with more than one infection at the same time.

But, when there’s more than one infection on board it can make both diagnosis and treatment more complex – and may also explain why symptoms persist.

That’s why a more comprehensive approach matters, looking beyond a single diagnosis and considering the full clinical picture.

Swipe to see 3 signs it may be time to look deeper →

04/14/2026

What if some neurological symptoms actually had an underlying infectious cause?

Changes in mood, cognition, and behavior are often assumed to originate in the brain itself. But in some cases, there may be other factors at play – including tick and vector-borne diseases like Lyme and co-infections.

In this conversation with , our CEO shared how this question became deeply personal.

Her husband’s symptoms began with changes in mood and behavior, and he was eventually diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

But something didn’t fully add up.

Nearly two years later, specialty testing revealed he was also living with multiple tick-borne infections, including Lyme disease, Bartonella, and Babesia.

There’s still so much to understand about what drives neurological health – and a growing need for diagnostics that can support that research.

04/13/2026

Too many tick-borne disease patients spend years searching for a diagnosis that should take weeks.

And it’s not because clinicians aren’t looking. It’s because the biology of these pathogens is complex – and the standard diagnostic tools don’t always capture the full picture.

But when that testing doesn’t reflect that reality, answers can take longer than they should.

Advancing diagnostics is how we begin to close that gap.

Faster answers change everything.

04/09/2026

Standard Lyme testing doesn’t always capture the full picture.

Here’s what can get overlooked:

Only using indirect testing: Many standard tests measure the body’s immune response – not the pathogen itself.

Not testing for co-infections: Ticks often carry more than one pathogen, but testing doesn’t always reflect that complexity.

Testing for a limited number of species: There isn’t just one type of Borrelia, Bartonella, or Babesia. For example, over 20 Bartonella species are known to infect humans, and yet most tests only check for a few.

At Galaxy Diagnostics, we take a different approach, focusing on direct detection and comprehensive testing designed to better reflect the complexity of tick-borne disease.

Better testing leads to better answers.

04/08/2026

This is what we’re reading right now 👇

Staying current matters – because the landscape is changing quickly.

Swipe to check out a few studies that caught our attention.

Where do you see the biggest gaps in tick-borne research today? Let us know in the comments!

04/07/2026

Did you know a blood draw isn’t the only way to test for Lyme?

It’s true – approaches to Lyme testing are evolving beyond blood alone.

Currently, most standard Lyme tests rely on antibody detection in the bloodstream. But that doesn’t always reflect how the pathogen behaves.

When we rely on antibody testing alone, we’re measuring the body’s immune response – not the pathogen itself.

And that response can vary. Especially if the infection is early, or if the immune system isn’t mounting a strong signal.

That’s why we utilize newer approaches that use direct detection, including identifying proteins from the pathogen itself using alternative sample types like urine.

In published research, Nanotrap® technology detected Borrelia antigen in all 24 patients with a Lyme rash prior to treatment, while none of the control samples tested positive.

Advancing diagnostics starts with understanding the biology.

Swipe to explore how Lyme detection is evolving.

04/02/2026

For clinicians managing complex, chronic cases, clarity matters more than anything.

That’s why many providers turn to advanced diagnostics when they need more than just a result – they need actionable, objective data.

We’re proud to support clinicians like Dr. Chris Turnpaugh of who prioritize deeper investigation and evidence-based care.

Because better answers lead to better decisions.

Link in bio to learn more about Galaxy’s testing methodology and how we support comprehensive tick-borne diagnostics.

03/31/2026

Babesia is no longer rare.

U.S. cases have more than doubled over the past decade, and diagnoses are being reported in more states than ever before.

Like malaria, Babesia is an intraerythrocytic parasite, meaning it invades red blood cells.

Red blood cells are responsible for delivering oxygen to every tissue in the body. When those cells are infected, oxygen transport is compromised. The result is systemic.

Reduced oxygen delivery can trigger fatigue, shortness of breath or “air hunger,” night sweats, headaches, cognitive dysfunction, and in more severe cases, hemolytic anemia and organ stress.

When the cells that fuel the entire body are disrupted, the effects ripple outward.

Learn more about Galaxy’s Babesia testing options and how we support comprehensive tick-borne diagnostics: https://www.galaxydx.com/about-us/

03/30/2026

In a recent conversation on the podcast, Jennifer C. Miller, PhD, reflected on something many clinicians have long recognized: tick-borne disease is rarely about a single pathogen.

Decades ago, CDC tick surveillance studies revealed something – the average tick often carries a lot more than Lyme disease. Dozens of potential microbes, some well-studied and others far less understood.

When exposure involves more than one organism, clinical presentation becomes more difficult.

Complex infections require complex thinking.

Understanding the full microbial landscape inside the tick is just part of understanding what may be happening inside the patient.

Watch the full interview to explore the evolving science behind co-infections, and why comprehensive detection is so important.

03/27/2026

We need to start examining the infectious causes behind neurological and cognitive changes.

For Galaxy Diagnostics CEO Nicole, this understanding came through personal experience.

About a decade ago, her husband’s personality began to change. Therapy didn’t help, and lab after lab came back normal.

Finally, doctors diagnosed him with early-onset Alzheimer’s.

It wasn’t until nearly two years later, when specialty testing revealed he was actually positive for multiple tick-borne infections, including Lyme, Bartonella, and Babesia.

By the time the diagnosis came, his neurological decline was severe. Nicole’s husband passed away in 2022.

Experiences like this are why Galaxy exists.

Our mission is to help equip providers with better tools to detect complex tick-borne infections, so patients and families have a better chance of finding answers sooner.

03/26/2026

Babesiosis may be far more common than the initial numbers suggest.

Survey data from indicates cases could be undercounted by as much as 25× – with an estimated 46,000 U.S. cases annually, compared to 1,834 reported by the CDC.
Improving both clinical awareness and improving diagnostic sensitivity is essential to understanding the true scope of disease burden – particularly for stealth pathogens like Babesia.

We’re committed to helping move that progress forward.

03/24/2026

Lyme disease doesn’t always occur in isolation.

Ticks frequently carry more than one pathogen. In fact, in one study, nearly 45% of infected Ixodes ticks harbored multiple organisms.

And yet, testing practices don’t always reflect that reality.

When co-infections aren’t considered, they’re less likely to be identified. And when they’re missed, patients are left dealing with prolonged symptoms while providers must navigate with incomplete data.

Co-infections require clinical awareness, and advanced diagnostic strategies designed to detect them.

Swipe to explore what that means – and why it matters.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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