Lyme Disease Test
$85.00
The at-home Lyme Disease Test can help identify the presence of borrelia antibodies in your blood, which may indicate the presence of Lyme disease (Lyme borreliosis). This test is designed to detect Borrelia IgM antibodies.
- Collection method: Blood
- Private and confidential online results
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Description
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacterium is commonly transmitted through bites by black-legged ticks, which are frequently found on vegetation and animals such as deer, dogs, mice, horses, and birds in areas where the disease is prevalent.
When an individual is bitten by a tick carrying B. burgdorferi, the bacterium can enter the body through the skin, resulting in symptoms such as a characteristic rash, fever, headache, and fatigue. If left untreated, the disease can spread throughout the body and impact the nervous system, heart, and joints. Typically, Lyme disease can be effectively treated with a few weeks of antibiotics.
Description
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacterium is commonly transmitted through bites by black-legged ticks, which are frequently found on vegetation and animals such as deer, dogs, mice, horses, and birds in areas where the disease is prevalent.
When an individual is bitten by a tick carrying B. burgdorferi, the bacterium can enter the body through the skin, resulting in symptoms such as a characteristic rash, fever, headache, and fatigue. If left untreated, the disease can spread throughout the body and impact the nervous system, heart, and joints. Typically, Lyme disease can be effectively treated with a few weeks of antibiotics.
Our testing laboratory is AABB Accredited, ISO/IEC 17025 Certified and participates in the CAP proficiency testing program.
Technical Info
Testing for Lyme disease is recommended for individuals who exhibit symptoms of infection or are at risk of contracting the disease.
Early symptoms of Lyme disease may include a distinctive rash called erythema migrans, fever, chills, headache, fatigue, and muscle and joint pain.
Risk factors for Lyme disease include recent tick bites or exposure to wooded areas where ticks are prevalent, without proper skin coverage or the use of insect repellent. Lyme disease is most prevalent in the northeast and midwestern regions of the United States.
