# Lime

> This test measures antibodies, which are proteins your body creates to fight the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease. It helps show whether your immune system has been exposed to this infection, which is useful if you have symptoms like joint pain, fatigue, or a history of tick bites. This screening helps doctors distinguish Lyme disease from other illnesses with similar symptoms. However, a positive result does not confirm an active infection on its own, as antibodies can remain in your blood for years after recovery.

- Labcorp code: 602832
- Category: [Infections](https://app.picardo.health/labs/tests/infections.md)
- Price: shown at checkout, before payment.
- Blood draw: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=602832&ref=assistant

## About ordering

A licensed physician reviews every order before any test is run, and results arrive in the person's Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.