Lyme Disease Test
Formal name: Anti-borrelia burgdorferi IgM/IgG
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To see if you have been exposed to the bacterium that causes Lyme disease
When to Get Tested?
If you show symptoms of Lyme disease, especially if you have recently been in an area with a large population of deer.
Sample Required?
A blood sample taken from a vein in the arm
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