{"product_id":"lyme-disease-screening","title":"Lyme Disease Screening","description":"\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThis test is a blood test that checks whether your immune system has made antibodies to the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. It starts with a broad screening test; if that result is positive or borderline, the lab automatically runs a more specific follow‑up immunoassay (the “reflex”) to confirm. IgM antibodies can suggest a more recent infection, while IgG usually appears later. Very early after a tick bite (first 1–2 weeks) the test can be negative even if infected, and antibodies can stay positive for months to years after successful treatment.\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eCommon signs and symptoms:\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e- Early (days to weeks): expanding red rash (often “bull’s‑eye,” but not always), fever, chills, fatigue, headache, muscle and joint aches, swollen lymph nodes.\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e- Weeks to months: multiple rashes, facial droop (Bell’s palsy), severe headache\/stiff neck, shooting pains, numbness\/tingling, dizziness, eye issues (conjunctivitis, light sensitivity, blurry vision), heart rhythm issues\/palpitations, shortness of breath.\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e- Later: swollen, painful joints (especially knees), ongoing nerve pain or numbness, memory or concentration problems, gait trouble.\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eHow people get it:\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e- From the bite of an infected blacklegged (“deer”) tick found in wooded\/grassy areas; tiny nymph ticks in late spring\/summer are common culprits.\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e- Ticks usually need to be attached for about 24–36+ hours to transmit Lyme; quick removal lowers risk.\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e- Not spread person‑to‑person or by mosquitoes; pets don’t transmit it directly but can bring ticks indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eIf you think you may have been bitten by a tick, this test is for you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Root Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44341079998534,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/7236\/1286\/files\/Untitled_4_x_4_in_-3.png?v=1765460550","url":"https:\/\/the-root-co-2.myshopify.com\/products\/lyme-disease-screening","provider":"The Root Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}