What are the uses of Lyme disease tests?
The primary use of Lyme disease tests is to confirm the presence of a Lyme disease infection. Lyme disease tests are used to find out if you have a Lyme disease infection. Your doctor will advise you to get a test if you start to show signs of Lyme disease or you have come in contact with infected ticks.
Infected baby ticks are common in certain states In the United States, such as:
- Pacific coast, especially northern California
- Northeast
- Mid-Atlantic
- Upper Midwest