Why get tested? To see if you have been exposed to the bacterium that causes Lyme disease
When to get tested? If you show symptoms of Lyme disease, especially if you have recently been in an area with a large population of deer and/or suspect you have been bitten by a tick.
Sample required? A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm
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