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At Better Life Science, we understand you probably have questions regarding our at-home health testing services, but fortunately, we’re here to answer them. Please find below answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our practice.
Benefits
The Tick Bite Hero test is accurate and reliable using the latest PCR technology, which is the gold standard in molecular diagnostics.
MEDICAL RESULT REVIEW
Receive a personalized, medically checked, and physician-approved result.
NO FALSE-POSITIVE RESULTS
Receive results with a minimized risk of false positives due to our lab’s use of PCR molecular diagnostics.
PERSONALIZED INFORMATION
Receive tailored information about the potential severity of your infection.
About Our Tests
Find out more about the Tick Bite Hero test kit, the technology behind our at-home Lyme disease tests, and what happens to your sample at the lab.
- 1 sample tube for your blood sample
- 2 alcohol pads to keep everything clean and sterile
- 1 Pain-free blood collection device
- 2 bandages
- 2 gauze pads
- 1 prepaid return envelope to mail your sample back to our lab
- 1 instruction for use booklet
The Tick Bite Hero test looks for the top three bacterial infections that are known to cause Lyme Disease in the United States.
- Borrelia burgdorferi
- Borrelia garinii
- Borrelia afzelii
Note: the final diagnosis and subsequent therapy should always be made and ordered by a medical professional.
This is what happens to your sample once it reaches our lab up until you receive your results in your personal Better Life Science dashboard:
- After arrival, your sample is checked to see if it is in good condition for processing.
- If your sample gets the green light for processing, it is prepared, extracted and then loaded into a PCR instrument called QuantStudio 5.
- After processing, the results of the test we just ran on your sample are loaded onto our servers.
- Before you receive your results, they are checked and approved by a scientist.
- Once approved, your results appear on your personal Better Life Science dashboard for you to view and download.
Symptoms
Lyme Disease
Do you have symptoms such as fatigue, headache, joint pain, or heart palpitations?
Check out the lyme disease symptoms below and see what applies to you!
Fever and chills
General ill feeling
Headache
Joint pain
Muscle pain
Stiff neck
Frequently Asked Questions
Your health matters and Better Life Science is here to help you take control with our at-home Lyme disease testing. Our CLIA-certified laboratory guarantees accurate and trustworthy results, giving you the insights needed to manage your health effectively. With our direct-to-consumer testing model, you can conveniently collect your sample from home, ensuring comfort and privacy throughout the process. Don’t leave your health to chance; empower yourself with the knowledge you need about Lyme disease today.
Better Life Science does not accept insurance for its tests. However, we do accept HSA and FSA cards as a payment method. Consider checking with your benefits coordinator to see if your FSA/HSA covers Better Life Science’s tests prior to purchasing.
Yes. Better Life Science accepts HSA and FSA cards as a payment method for our tests. Consider checking with your benefits coordinator to see if your FSA/HSA covers Better Life Science’s tests prior to purchasing.
Better Life Science is a clinical laboratory that offers direct-to-consumer testing services for food intolerance, food and inhalant allergies, and sexually transmitted infections.
Our testing process is simple and convenient. You can order your test online, collect your sample at home, and send it to our lab for analysis. Once we receive your sample, our team of experienced professionals will conduct the test and provide you with accurate and reliable results.
We take accuracy seriously at Better Life Science. All of our tests are backed by science and conducted using the latest technology and methods. We strive to provide the most accurate and reliable results possible.
No, you do not need a doctor’s referral to order a test. Our direct-to-consumer model eliminates the need for doctor’s referrals and makes testing easy and convenient for everyone.
Turnaround time for results varies depending on the type of test. Typically, you can expect to receive your results within 2 business days of our lab receiving your sample.
We take the privacy and confidentiality of our customers seriously. Your personal information and test results are kept confidential and protected in accordance with state and federal privacy laws.
