2Why Do You Need Lyme Disease Blood Tests?
A Lyme disease blood test is usually done when you show symptoms of an infection. These include fatigue, headache, muscle aches, chills, fever, and a distinctive rash on the skin that looks like a ring with red color and clear center. They tend to show up between 3 and 30 days after the bite. Even when you do not show these symptoms, the test may also be needed when you are at risk. The risk is usually higher for those who frequently work or walk in areas where ticks live, especially heavily wooded regions. [3]
