Is There A Definitive Test For Lyme Disease?

Posted on Mon, 18 May 2015

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Mon, 18 May 2015 Answered on

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Question : what do you think is the absolutely best test for Lyme Disease?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Polymerase chain reaction.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Polymerace chain reaction is the most accurate test for Lyme disease. Other fast and accurate test is ELISA test

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

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