This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Diagnosis Many signs and symptoms of Lyme disease are often found in other conditions, so diagnosis can be difficult. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Lyme disease.
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New tests may be developed as alternatives to one or both steps of the two-step process. Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to A-Z link. Lyme Disease.
Section Navigation. Contact a health care provider if you have questions about your health. Lyme Disease Tests. What are Lyme disease tests? What are they used for? Lyme disease tests are used to find out if you have a Lyme disease infection. Why do I need a Lyme disease test? They may include: A distinctive skin rash that looks like a bull's-eye a red ring with a clear center Fever Chills Headache Fatigue Muscle aches You may also need a Lyme disease test if you don't have symptoms, but are at risk for infection.
You may be at a higher risk if you: Recently removed a tick from your body Walked in a heavily wooded area, where ticks live, without covering exposed skin or wearing repellent Have done either of the above activities and live in or have recently visited the northeast or midwestern areas of the United States, where most Lyme disease cases occur Lyme disease is most treatable in its early stages, but you may still benefit from testing later on.
They may include: Severe headache Neck stiffness Severe joint pain and swelling Shooting pains, numbness, or tingling in the hands or feet Memory and sleep disorders. What happens during Lyme disease testing? Lyme disease testing is usually done with your blood or cerebrospinal fluid. For a Lyme disease blood test: A health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle.
After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial. You may feel a little sting when the needle goes in or out. This usually takes less than five minutes. During the procedure: You will lie on your side or sit on an exam table. A health care provider will clean your back and inject an anesthetic into your skin, so you won't feel pain during the procedure. Your provider may put a numbing cream on your back before this injection. Once the area on your back is completely numb, your provider will insert a thin, hollow needle between two vertebrae in your lower spine.
Vertebrae are the small backbones that make up your spine. Your provider will withdraw a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid for testing. This will take about five minutes. You'll need to stay very still while the fluid is being withdrawn. Your provider may ask you to lie on your back for an hour or two after the procedure. This may prevent you from getting a headache afterward.
Will I need to do anything to prepare for the test?
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