Diagnosing Lyme Disease

Keywords: Lyme Disease, Borrelia Burgdoreri, Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA), Polymerase Chain Reaction(PCR)

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• discuss the history of Lyme disease.
• name the causative agent.
• name the vector of the disease.
• state the symptoms of the disease.
• describe screening and confirmatory testing for Lyme disease.
• discuss treatment.

The ASCP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation n the activities.

ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1 CMLE credits. This activity meets CMP and state licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.