{"product_id":"lyme-disease-blood-test-uk-borrelia-burgdorferi-antibodies","title":"Lyme Disease Blood Test UK | Borrelia burgdorferi Antibodies","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck for evidence of recent or past Lyme disease infection with a professional Lyme Disease blood test.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLyme Disease Blood Test\u003c\/strong\u003e measures \u003cstrong\u003eBorrelia burgdorferi IgG and IgM antibodies\u003c\/strong\u003e, which may indicate exposure to the bacteria associated with Lyme disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLyme disease is usually spread through infected tick bites. Symptoms can vary widely and may include fatigue, headaches, fever, joint pain, muscle aches, or a characteristic expanding skin rash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blood test may help identify antibody markers linked to recent or previous infection. Results are doctor-reviewed and available within \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast clinic testing. Doctor-reviewed results. 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