Lyme Disease Test

What is a Lyme Disease Test?

Lyme Disease (Antibody w/ Reflex) is a blood test which may be used to diagnose lyme disease. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is spread by certain types of ticks. If untreated it can cause joint pain, facial paralysis or meningitis.

Who should get a Lyme Disease Test?

• You have tick bites or insect bite or and have a fever, headache, fatigue and “bullseye” shaped skin rash.
• You are exposed to ticks, live with animals, live in a farm or have bed bugs in your home and may be susceptible to Lyme disease.
• You feel pain or numbness in joints, arms, and legs, facial muscles, feet and back.