alÂ·kaÂ·line. adj. 1. Of, relating to, or containing an alkali. 2. a. Having a pH greater than 7. b. Having a relatively low concentration of hydrogen ions. 3.
Test Overview. A Lyme disease test detects antibodies to the Lyme disease bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi in the blood. Lyme disease bacteria are spread by certain kinds of ticks. Lyme disease can be hard to diagnose because its symptoms are similar to those of many other illnesses.
Why It Is Done. A Lyme disease test is done to diagnose Lyme disease in people who have symptoms of Lyme disease. Symptoms may include: 1  An expanding red rash with a pale center. 2  This is sometimes called a bull's-eye  rash. 3  Extreme tiredness. 4  Fever. 5  Headache and stiff neck.6  Muscle and joint pain.hy It Is Done. A Lyme disease test is done to diagnose Lyme disease in people who have symptoms of Lyme disease. Symptoms may include: 1  An expanding red rash with a pale center. 2  This is sometimes called a bull's-eye  rash. 3  Extreme tiredness. 4  Fever. 5  Headache and stiff neck.