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Hello and welcome! The test he probably ordered was a screening test either the ELSIA or the IFA. If it comes back positive your Dr. will follow it with a western blot test. Because you were recently bitten you have a better chance of it coming back positive. Don't get me wrong, no one wants lyme, but the biggest problem that we have is getting a proper diagnosis. Flu like symptoms about a month after a bite is a classic sign of lyme. If it does come back positive or negative order your own test kit from IgeneX and then we will help you with what tests to order. The other labs your insurance will send it to are just not relaible. I was able to convince my insurance co. to pay for the tests. You have to pay for them first and then turn it in to your insurance co. Please let me know before you get any western blot tests, I have some tips. Good luck and take care, Denise P.S. You can PM me any time Denise
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