Lyme Disease, PCR

This test is used to detect the presence of Borrelia Burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, in a blood sample after 2-3 weeks from exposure. This is a quantitative PCR test that will provide a numerical result.

Test results may take 4-7 business days.

Available Laboratories: LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics

Lyme Disease, PCR

$829
LabCorp $799
Quest

Sample Results

Lyme Disease, PCR

Sample Results

$829
LabCorp $799
Quest

Test Details

This test is not appropriate for individuals who suspect they may have contracted Lyme Disease outside of the United States.

B. burgdorferi can cause Lyme disease, a serious illness primarily contracted from tick bites. The most distinctive symptom is a bull’s eye rash around the tick bite, but that does not occur in all cases. Lyme can also cause flu-like symptoms of fever, headache, fatigue, and joint aches.

The PCR test may be used on individuals with compromised immune systems or those already on antibiotic therapy as it is a more sensitive testing measure. This test may also be ordered to monitor treatment for Lyme Disease, however the IgM and IgG test is more commonly ordered.

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: Mar 12, 2020

This test is not appropriate for individuals who suspect they may have contracted Lyme Disease outside of the United States.

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: Mar 12, 2020

1. Purchase Tests

Choose the test you want (be sure to pick the laboratory you want to use).

Pay by credit card or PayPal^®.

You pay directly and we do not bill your insurance.

(Note: to preserve lowest possible per test pricing, a single $10.00 lab fee is applied to one or more blood tests. You will not incur any additional charges at the lab.)

2. Visit a Lab

After purchasing your testing you will receive an email with your lab requisition. Bring this form to the laboratory.

NOTE: Be sure to visit the appropriate laboratory!

If you choose LabCorp only visit a Labcorp location.
If you choose Quest Diagnostics only visit a Quest location!

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No appointment is needed, but making one can minimize your wait time.
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If you have selected the option to have an At Home Test Kit delivered to you, you will receive your test kit in the mail within 5 to 7 business days. (Not all tests are available as At Home Test Kits.)

3. Get Results

We’ll email you when your results are ready. Sign into your account to view and download your result reports.

Certain result values may prompt a phone call from our ordering provider to ensure the patient is aware of their result.

Sample Type

Blood

Prepare For Your Test

No special prep required.

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