Test Code LAB0233064 Borrelia burgdorferi Serology, Evaluation With Reflex, Serum
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reflex Information:
If Lyme disease screen is reactive, then LAB0002118 Lyme IgM and IgG, Whole Blood Sonicate, ELISA, Serum will be performed at Mayo Medical Laboratories at an additional charge.
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel or plain red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: extended timeframe
Reference Values
Nonreactive (reported as nonreactive, borderline, or reactive)
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday - Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86618 - Lyme disease
86617 x 2 - Western blot (if appropriate)