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Lyme Elisa Test Failure Sensitivity

Why standard Lyme tests miss so many cases — the ELISA sensitivity problem explained

This article is still in our research and editorial process and will be published soon. The shape of what it will cover is captured below.

Questions this article will answer

Why does the ELISA blood test miss so many early Lyme cases?
What does a negative ELISA result mean — does it rule out Lyme?
How accurate is the standard Lyme blood test in the first few weeks after infection?
Can you test positive for Lyme disease and not actually have it?

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