Lyme Disease
Blood Test

If you’ve been in the great outdoors and now feel run-down, achy, or just “off” without explanation, this test could reveal if Lyme disease is the hidden cause.

Don’t Let a Tick Bite Derail Your Life: Detect Lyme Antibodies Early – Before Symptoms Worsen

Enjoyed a walk in the woods, but now fatigue, aches, or a mystery rash has you sidelined? Lyme disease, spread by UK ticks, often hides without the classic bullseye – our blood test spots IgM and IgG antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi, confirming infection for swift treatment.

A nurse visits your home for a simple venous draw, results in 7 days – the vital check to avoid complications and get back to full health.

The Sneaky Threat of Lyme Disease – How an Overlooked Bite Leads to Lingering Misery

Ticks lurk in UK grasslands, forests, and moors, biting unnoticed and transmitting Borrelia bacteria. Not everyone sees the telltale rash; instead, symptoms brew: unrelenting fatigue draining your days, joint pain stiffening movements, feverish chills, or headaches fogging focus. Swollen nodes, nerve tingles, neck stiffness, or even heart irregularities follow, mimicking flu or arthritis – delaying diagnosis by months.

It’s alarming how common this is: Thousands report Lyme annually in the UK, yet misdiagnosis leaves you chasing shadows, risking joint damage, nerve issues, or chronic fatigue. Early antibiotics cure most, but waiting amplifies suffering.

“A hike turned nightmare – the test caught my Lyme early, and antibiotics fixed it fast.” – James R., Peak District.

Seize clarity now – testing turns uncertainty into action, preventing escalation.

Who Should Take the Lyme Disease Blood Test? If You’ve Been Exposed or Feeling Off, Act Now

This test is crucial for outdoor enthusiasts or anyone with potential exposure. Consider it if you’re:

• Recalling a recent tick bite in wooded/grassy areas, even without a rash (only 70-80% show one)?
• Battling unexplained fatigue that rest won’t shake, possibly from early infection?
• Experiencing joint pain or muscle aches, especially knees, with swelling or stiffness?
• Dealing with fever, chills, headaches, or swollen lymph nodes post-outdoors activity?
• Noticing nerve symptoms like tingling, numbness, facial droop, or irregular heartbeat?

Test 2-6 weeks after bite or symptom start for accuracy; retest if initial negative but symptoms persist, or as GP advises for follow-up.

What Your Lyme Disease Blood Test Reveals – Targeted Antibody Detection for Confirmation

Our accredited UK lab examines your venous sample for immune responses, providing a PDF report with results, timelines, and GP guidance. Key markers:

• B. burgdorferi IgM: Early antibodies appearing 1-3 weeks post-bite. Positive suggests recent/active infection, prompting immediate antibiotics to halt progression.
• B. burgdorferi IgG: Later antibodies (after 2-4 weeks), persisting months/years. Positive indicates past or ongoing response; helps differentiate new vs. old exposure.

Report interprets combos (e.g., IgM+ for acute), with false-positive caveats – your doctor correlates with symptoms for full diagnosis.

What If Positive? Next Steps for Recovery and Relief

Positive results? Don’t panic – Lyme is highly treatable, especially early. Share your report with your GP for:

• Antibiotics Course: Typically 2-4 weeks of doxycycline or amoxicillin; 80-90% resolve fully if caught soon.
• Symptom Management: Rest, anti-inflammatories for joints, or monitoring for rare complications.
• Follow-Up Testing: Retest in 4-6 weeks to confirm clearance; track via symptoms or PCR if needed.
• Prevention Tips: Use repellents, check skin post-outdoors, remove ticks promptly with tweezers.

Negative? Reassuring, but consult if symptoms linger – could be another cause. Always seek professional advice.

Addressing Your Doubts – Reliable, Discreet, and Timely

• Too soon for antibodies? Test optimally 2-6 weeks post-exposure; earlier negatives don’t rule out – we explain in results.
• Worried about accuracy? Lab-standard ELISA/Western blot methods, aligned with NICE guidelines for UK reliability.
• Home process concerns? Nurse ensures gentle, confidential venous draw – no NHS delays.
• What if false alarm? Results include caveats; GP integrates with history for precision.

Protect your health proactively – test today for tomorrow’s peace.