Service Description

The Lyme IgG/IgM Western Blot test is a confirmatory blood test used to detect antibodies produced in response to Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. It helps distinguish between recent infection (IgM) and past or long-term infection (IgG). Why it’s done: To confirm suspected Lyme disease after a positive or borderline screening test To evaluate symptoms such as fatigue, fever, joint pain, nerve pain, or unexplained neurological issues To assist in diagnosing early or late-stage Lyme disease To support treatment and monitoring decisions Specimen Type: Blood draw Turnaround Time: Typically 3–5 business days Collection Available: In-office or mobile blood draw services