30th September 2021

A 27-year-old lady presents with a fever, malaise and joint pain

A 27-year-old lady presents with a fever, malaise and joint pain. She had spent the weekend camping 2 weeks ago, where multiple deer were present. She is unaware that she has been bitten by anything. On examination, there is no rash present. The GP suspects a diagnosis of Lyme disease; however, she would like to confirm this with an investigation. What investigation is the GP most likely to request?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.