New Home Test Detects Lyme Disease-Causing Bacteria in Ticks
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A new home test kit called LymeAlert is set to launch in Suffolk County, allowing consumers to test ticks removed from their bodies for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The test, which is not intended to diagnose Lyme disease in humans, detects the presence of Borrelia burgdorferi in ticks within 30 minutes. The kit, available for pre-order at $49.99, is designed to help users determine whether they should seek medical attention after a tick bite. LymeAlert's CEO, a physician assistant, developed the idea after fielding patient questions about tick testing. The test does not need FDA approval as it does not diagnose Lyme disease in humans.
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