LYME DISEASE ANTIBODY with REFLEX TO BLOT | |
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Test Code: S419 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
Component: Lyme Antibody Screen | Method: IA |
Collection Notes: Grossly hemolyzed, grossly lipemic, or grossly icteric specimens are not acceptable. Transport at room temperature. If Lyme Antibody Screen is positive or equivocal, then Lyme Disease antibodies (IgG, IgM) by Immunoblot will be performed at an additional charge. | |
Clinical Utility: Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Immunoblot testing will confirm a detected screening result. | |
CPT Code: 86618 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 7 Days Refrigerated 14 Days Frozen 30 Days |