Lyme Disease, Western Blot

$179.00

Description: The Lyme Disease, Western Blot test may be used confirm the diagnosis of Lyme Disease. Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia Burgdorferi and is commonly spread by the deer tick or black legged tick. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the Lyme Disease Western Blot test as confirmatory testing for indeterminate or positive antibodies tests. This Lyme Disease test includes differentiation for both the IgG and IgM forms of the antibodies. Turnaround time for the Lyme Disease, Western Blot test is typically 2-5 business days.

Incubation Period: Antibodies for Lyme Disease can appear as early as a few weeks after initial exposure.

Requirements: Antibiotics can interfere with test results. Please consult your prescribing physician prior to testing.

Categories:

• Infectious Diseases
• Lyme Disease