| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Lyme, Total Ab Test/Reflex. |
| Code |
Lyme, Total Ab Test/Reflex. |
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CPT Code |
86618 |
| Last Modified |
5/17/2022 2:01:00 PM |
| Test Name |
LymeAbRflx. |
| Synonyms |
Borrel, Ixodes, Lyme/G, Lyme, Tick, |
| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Red or Gold |
| Collection Volume |
Red 4.0 mL or Gold 3.5 mL |
| Storage |
Ambient, Refrigerated or Frozen 14 days |
| Routine TAT |
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| STAT TAT |
N/A |
| Days Test Performed |
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| Performed by BHS |
None |
| See Availability |
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| Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
| Reference Lab Code |
164226 Lyme Disease Serology w/Reflex |
| Clinical Use |
Aid in the diagnosis of Lyme disease in individuals with clinical signs and symptoms consistent with Lyme disease. Lyme disease should be considered based on the presence of typical signs and symptoms of infection in patients with a history of possible exposure to infected ticks. This panel utilizes FDA-cleared assays following the modified two-tiered testing (MTTT) algorithm.
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| Reference Range |
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| Critical Value |
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| Testing Sample Type |
Serum |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
2.0 (0.75 no repreat testing) mL |
| Special Handling |
Specimens are tested using an immunoassay measuring combined IgG and IgM antibodies to specific borrelial proteins; if reactive, the specimens are then tested in separate Borrelia burgdorferi IgG and IgM immunoassays |
| Lab Notes |
Gel-barrier Tube, Serum Transfer Tube, EDTA Plasma, Lithium Heparin Plasma, Plasma Transfer Tube. If tube other than a gel-barrier is used, transfer separatedserum or plasma to a labeled plastic transport tube. Do NOT freeze gel-barrier tube (pour off serum first). |
| Methodology |
CL - Chemiluminescence |
| Limitations |
Rejection: Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia; samples containing particulate matter or exhibiting obvious microbial contamination. |
