Tick-Borne Disease Panel with Lyme Western Blot
Standard two-tier Lyme testing (screening immunoassay with reflex IgM/IgG Western blot) alongside the tick-borne co-infections that frequently accompany it. Antibody testing can remain negative in very early infection, so timing relative to exposure matters.
- Sample type
- Blood (serum)
- Turnaround
- 10–14 business days
- Fasting
- Not required
- Collection
- Home visit or centre
What's measured (4 groups)
- Borrelia burgdorferi screening immunoassay
- Reflex IgM and IgG Western blot with band reporting
- Babesia microti, Anaplasma phagocytophilum
- Ehrlichia chaffeensis, Rickettsia spp.
How to prepare
- No fasting required
- Note the approximate date of suspected tick exposure when booking
Partner accredited infectious disease laboratory
Results are released to your Meridian Health account and can be shared with your treating clinician. Lab results are best interpreted alongside your clinical history — book a consultation if you'd like to review them with a doctor.
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