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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)