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Topic: lyme pcr biopsy ?

pepperspeck
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Does anyone have any information (or experience) with biopsy testing for lyme? I am thinking it would be pcr testing. I am wondering about the possibility of false negatives. Not sure of the cost but will need to pay for it out of pocket wanted to know about the reliability of the test. Thanks!

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joalo
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