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B. burgdorferi PCR (blood/CSF/tissue): biomarker evidence

B. burgdorferi PCR (blood/CSF/tissue) appears in 1 entry of the OSMF biomarker atlas, covering Lyme Disease. Across those entries it is mixed in 1. It is currently reported in a single condition in this atlas; cross-condition comparison will be added as the dataset grows. Each row below links to a page with the comparison group, associated symptoms, test details and primary citation.

Lyme Disease

Where B. burgdorferi PCR (blood/CSF/tissue) is reported

Also listed as: Molecular detection

ConditionDirectionCompared againstAssociated symptomsSource
Lyme Disease↕ inconsistentUninfectedLow sensitivity in blood; higher in EM biopsyLantos et al. 2021

Frequently asked questions

In which conditions is B. burgdorferi PCR (blood/CSF/tissue) altered?

In the OSMF atlas B. burgdorferi PCR (blood/CSF/tissue) is reported in Lyme Disease. It is mixed in 1 across 1 entries.

Is there a standard clinical test for B. burgdorferi PCR (blood/CSF/tissue)?

The atlas entries for B. burgdorferi PCR (blood/CSF/tissue) do not carry a LOINC code, which usually means the marker was measured with research assays or study-specific methods rather than a routine clinical panel.

Is one abnormal B. burgdorferi PCR (blood/CSF/tissue) result diagnostic?

No single biomarker result is diagnostic of any of these conditions. Findings reflect group averages from published cohorts with substantial overlap between patients and controls.

Cite this page

Open Source Medicine Foundation. (2026). B. burgdorferi PCR (blood/CSF/tissue) across conditions: biomarker evidence. OSMF Research Tracker. Retrieved October 7, 2026, from https://research.opensourcemed.info/biomarkers/markers/b-burgdorferi-pcr-blood-csf-tissue.html
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Last reviewed: 2026-06-29 · Browse: Biomarker Index · All marker pages · Biomarker Atlas

Disclaimer: Educational synthesis of peer-reviewed research; not medical advice. Findings are group-level and vary with study design. Discuss any result with a qualified clinician.