Best At-Home Lyme Disease Tests

IGeneX Inc. uses some of the most comprehensive tests in the business to ensure you get accurate results. The company's at-home Lyme disease test looks for more relevant strains of tick-borne pathogens than any other lab.

The test is under $100, and you get to choose your sample: blood or urine. It is important to note that you must visit an IGeneX Lab to give a blood sample. Unlike the other options in this list, this lab sends your results to your doctor first, then you'll be able to view them.

DNA ConneXions earned our most accurate distinction because of its detailed Lyme disease test, as well as its impressive laboratory with a biosafety level 2 lab with a CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) license. This means the company knows its stuff and is able to help people with accurate testing.

After DNA ConneXions receives your urine sample, it will email you your results within two to three weeks. It is unclear how much support the company offers after you receive your results, so it's best to schedule a follow-up appointment with your primary care doctor for further diagnosis and treatment.

This is the most expensive kit on this list, costing about $650 for the full Lyme panel. As of now, it will not work with insurance companies or accept health savings account (HSA) payments. The DNA ConneXions lab, however, is one of the most trusted laboratories worldwide.

Everlywell’s Lyme disease tests with a blood prick that you then mail in with its easy-to-follow instructions. After the company receives your test, it takes close to six weeks to email your results. A board-certified physician reviews them to ensure their accuracy before they are in your hands.

After you receive your results, Everlywell provides you with a health consultant to discuss findings and next steps. If you test positive or still experiencing symptoms after six weeks, the website recommends that you visit your primary care doctor to ensure that you receive the proper treatment.

Everlywell’s at-home Lyme disease test costs around $100, but the company works with insurance companies. You can also use HSA and flexible spending account (FSA) payments, making the test even easier to access.

After a quick finger prick, you send in a sample of your blood for LetsGetChecked to screen for Borrelia antibodies, which can indicate the presence of Lyme disease.

LetsGetChecked also checks the boxes for being one of the most reliable tests. Its laboratories are CLIA-approved and College of American Pathologists (CAP)-accredited, which are the highest levels of accreditation.

After your results are available, you may receive a call from a member of the LetsGetChecked clinical team to review them, and they will suggest any further steps that you may need to take. The at-home Lyme disease test costs over $100, and while insurance will not cover it, payments can be made via HSA/FSA.

SelfDecode tests involve taking a cheek swab, after which the test is mailed back to the company's lab. After six to eight weeks, you will receive your results via email, and you will be contacted by a medical professional to discuss your next steps.

This is a subscription service that costs just under roughly $100 a year, so you will be able to check yourself for Lyme disease regularly. This service is great for those who enjoy the outdoors and are exposed to ticks often.

SelfDecode's test is not covered by insurance, but most primary care physicians will accept these results.