LymeAlert

Test the tick.
Act early.

A whole-family solution to a shared threat.

Lab-quality, at-home test developed at MIT by medical and scientific experts. The only tool designed for early detection and more informed decision-making to protect your health.

For people, pets, and animals at risk of Lyme disease.

$49.99 Single Kit

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Preorder only. Expected to ship late 2026.

LymeAlert test kit box with the Tick Crusher, processing solution and test strip

A shared solution for people, pets, and the environments they share.

Who It’s For

A horse standing beside a wooden pasture fence

Lyme Disease Testing for Horses

Early tick testing for horses, barns, and equestrian environments

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Simple. Fast. Actionable.

How It Works

  1. Tweezers used to remove a tick from a dog’s fur

    01 Remove and save the tick.

  2. Processing solution being added to the open LymeAlert Tick Crusher

    02 Test the tick at home or on the go.

  3. LymeAlert test strip standing in the Tick Crusher

    03 Get results in minutes.

How to use your LymeAlert test kit

A demonstration from the LymeAlert team. Follow the instructions included with your test kit.

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Designed for speed, clarity, and confidence.

Why LymeAlert

Results in under 30 minutes
Test the tick, not the person or pet
Built on lab-quality detection principles
Easy to use at home or on the go
Supports next steps through app
A researcher working with LymeAlert test kits in a laboratory
The LymeAlert founding team together in front of a whiteboard

Built by people who saw the gap in care firsthand.

After years in clinical care, we saw the same pattern again and again: patients waiting, symptoms unclear, answers coming too late.

We believe access to healthcare is a fundamental right. LymeAlert was built to make early answers possible, so people can act sooner, with clarity and confidence.

“Access to healthcare is a fundamental right. Early answers should not be out of reach.”

Erin Dawicki
CEO & Co-founder
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“LymeAlert is pioneering early-detection technology for Lyme disease, designed to bring faster diagnosis and hope to millions affected by tick-borne illness worldwide.” — Warrior Rising

“MIT startup to watch in 2024.” — MIT Sloan School of Management

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Take the Next Step with Confidence

The LymeAlert App is a companion tool to the LymeAlert tick test kit. It can help:

Confirm Results
Scan the test strip using the app for definitive results.

Support Next Steps
Connect to telehealth or televet services for guidance on next steps.

Hotspot Mapping
Track tick-borne disease expansion and identify high-risk geographic areas.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the test detect?

The test detects Borrelia burgdorferi, the pathogen that causes Lyme disease.

What comes with each test kit?

What’s Included: 1 Single-Use Test with Tick Crusher™, Processing Solution Tube, and Test Strip.

Who is the test kit for?

The test is for anyone who finds a tick on themselves, a pet, or an animal. It tests the tick rather than testing the person or animal.

How long does it take to get results?

Results are available in under 15 minutes and must be read before 30 minutes.

When will my preorder ship?

Preorder only. Expected to ship late 2026.

Are bundles available?

Single Kit: $49.99. 3-Kit Bundle: $134.97. 6-Kit Bundle: $254.95. Choose your quantity on the product page.

Does this test diagnose Lyme disease?

This test does not diagnose Lyme disease in humans or animals. It is intended to detect Borrelia burgdorferi in ticks.

LymeAlert test kit and its components on a dark background

Don’t wait for symptoms. Take action early.

Turn uncertainty into clarity in minutes.

1 test kit
$49.99
3 test kits
$134.97
6 test kits
$254.95
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Preorder only. Expected to ship late 2026.

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