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A blood test for suspected Lyme disease following compatible symptoms and tick exposure.
£100
Results in 2–4 working days
Lyme serology is most useful when the clinical history is compatible. Testing too early may be negative, and screening people without a relevant exposure or symptoms can produce misleading results.
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Attend your appointment and one of our experienced nurses or phlebotomists will collect your blood sample. If your test also includes another sample, such as urine or stool, we will provide the necessary collection kit and clear instructions.
Results are typically available within 7–10 working days. Some individual markers may take longer if they require specialist laboratory processing. We will normally wait until the full profile is complete before issuing your reviewed results.
This test may be particularly useful for: Tick bite with compatible symptoms; Erythema migrans history; Neurological, joint or systemic symptoms after exposure.
This test is commonly chosen when investigating: Expanding rash; Fever; Joint pain; Neurological symptoms; Fatigue after tick bite. Blood tests are only one part of an assessment, and results should be considered alongside your symptoms and medical history.
This test may help assess or investigate: Lyme borreliosis. An abnormal result does not necessarily confirm a diagnosis, but it may help guide further assessment.
This profile includes: Borrelia Antibody Screen; Confirmatory Immunoblot or second-tier assay where indicated.
Ways to have this test
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Find a slot online, or call us to book.
Your appointment will be with a friendly nurse.
We provide a health record, sent also to your NHS GP on request.