A laboratory technique specific for diagnosing Lyme disease is:

The correct answer is A. Polymerase chain reaction. (A) Polymerase chain reaction is the laboratory technique specific for Lyme disease. (B) Heterophil antibody test is used to diagnose mononucleosis. (C) Lyme disease does not decrease the serum calcium level. (D) Lyme disease does not increase the serum potassium level.

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APolymerase chain reaction
BHeterophil antibody test
CDecreased serum calcium level
DIncreased serum potassium level

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89% (25)
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Explanation

(A) Polymerase chain reaction is the laboratory technique specific for Lyme disease. (B) Heterophil antibody test is used to diagnose mononucleosis. (C) Lyme disease does not decrease the serum calcium level. (D) Lyme disease does not increase the serum potassium level.

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