Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease Testing and health information

Have you ever been bitten by a tick?

 Get tested for Lyme disease, a bacterial infection caused by infected ticks, with Ulta Lab Tests. You might be infected even if you don't have any symptoms. 

Lyme disease affects around 1/2 million individuals in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

If you have been exposed to ticks, but haven't had a Lyme disease blood test, you may be carrying the disease without realizing it. After all, the bacteria that cause Lyme disease can remain latent for months or even years. 

Lyme disease manifests itself physically in a variety of ways. A circular red rash that spreads out ... See more


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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 476,000 people in the United States are affected by Lyme disease each year. 

But if you haven't taken a Lyme disease blood test, you might be unknowingly harboring the illness. After all, the bacteria associated with Lyme disease can lie dormant for months or years.

But how accurate are Lyme disease blood tests, and how often should you have one done? Let's find out!

What Is Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that's spread via woodland ticks. It's often very mild, though moderate or intense symptoms can develop over time.

This illness gets its name from its discovery location, Lyme, Connecticut. It is most prevalent in areas with expansive woodlands. As you might imagine, the more forests you have, the more ticks you're bound to encounter. 

Though Lyme disease isn't considered one of the most lethal illnesses, ... See more