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   How long does it take to get Lyme disease test results?

   • It takes a few days to get results. If the first test comes back positive or unclear, the lab will do the second blood test. If the first test comes back negative, the CDC does not recommend the second test. However, according to the CDC the second test must be positive for you to be diagnosed with Lyme disease.

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   How long after a tick bite does Lyme disease start?

   • Early symptoms of Lyme disease usually happen within 3 to 30 days after a tick bite. This stage of disease has a limited set of symptoms. This is called early localized disease. A rash is a common sign of Lyme disease. But it doesn't always happen. The rash is usually a single circle that slowly spreads from the site of the tick bite.

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   How does a Lyme disease test work?

   • Lyme disease tests look for signs of infection in a sample of your blood or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is a clear liquid that flows in and around your brain and spinal cord. The test checks your sample for antibodies that your immune system makes to fight the bacteria that cause Lyme disease.

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   Jan 8, 2024 · How long does a Lyme disease test take? The blood test for Lyme disease only takes five minutes. The other Lyme disease test, known as lumbar puncture (spinal tap), can take up to two hours.

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   May 15, 2024 · Healthcare providers consider multiple factors when evaluating a patient for Lyme disease. Laboratory diagnosis of Lyme disease relies on a blood test that detects antibodies to the Lyme bacteria. It can take several weeks after infection for the immune system to make enough antibodies to be detected by the test.

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   A Lyme disease diagnosis can be simple or tricky. Learn what symptoms and risk factors your doctor might ask you about, which tests you may need to take, what your test results mean, and what the next steps should be.

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   Feb 10, 2023 · The standard treatment for Lyme disease is an antibiotic taken as a pill. The treatment usually lasts 10 to 14 days. Treatment may be longer depending on your symptoms.

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   Feb 10, 2023 · People with Lyme disease might get a bull's-eye rash. The rash gradually spreads over a period of days. Early symptoms of Lyme disease usually happen within 3 to 30 days after a tick bite.

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   Early symptoms with localized (or acute) Lyme disease may begin hours, a few days, or even weeks after a deer tick bite. At the point of initial infection, the Lyme disease bacterium has not yet spread throughout the body.

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   Why do I need a Lyme disease test? You may need a test if you have symptoms of infection and were exposed or possibly exposed to ticks that carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The first symptoms of Lyme disease usually show up between 3 and 30 days after the tick bite.