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Suggest Lab Tests To Rule Out Lyme Disease
Question: Is there a test for Lyme disease and what does this involve?
Brief Answer:
ELISA and Western Blot for Lyme
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes there is a screening test and a specific test for Lymes. First you can get ELISA for Lyme's disease. IF this is positive you should order for a western blot test, a specific test for Lyme's. Both of them are mandatory to proven Lyme's caused by Borrelia species.
Regarding the itch and eczema it is better to get a first hand opinion from a Dermatologist directly since this problem is bothering for last three years. Lyme disease rash is very typical and can be easily recognized and if you have a history of hiking and living in tick dominated regions you can suspect Lyme, hence get an opinion from Dermatologist first and get the blood test as well.
You will be clear whether it is Lyme's or not. If not you will anyway be treated for the cause by the Dermatologist. Hope it makes sense in a way.
ELISA and Western Blot for Lyme
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes there is a screening test and a specific test for Lymes. First you can get ELISA for Lyme's disease. IF this is positive you should order for a western blot test, a specific test for Lyme's. Both of them are mandatory to proven Lyme's caused by Borrelia species.
Regarding the itch and eczema it is better to get a first hand opinion from a Dermatologist directly since this problem is bothering for last three years. Lyme disease rash is very typical and can be easily recognized and if you have a history of hiking and living in tick dominated regions you can suspect Lyme, hence get an opinion from Dermatologist first and get the blood test as well.
You will be clear whether it is Lyme's or not. If not you will anyway be treated for the cause by the Dermatologist. Hope it makes sense in a way.
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