| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Lyme Amplified Nucl Acid Probe. |
| Code |
Lyme Amplified Nucl Acid Probe. |
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CPT Code |
87476 |
| Last Modified |
4/24/2018 3:16:00 PM |
| Test Name |
Lyme Probe. |
| Synonyms |
Borrel, Diseas, Lyme, Burgdo, Pcr, Lyme Disease DNA, Lyme Pcr, Borrelia Burgdorferi DNA Detectr, |
| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
CSF, Synovial Fluid or Whole Blood |
| Tube |
Sterile Plastic Container (CSF, Synovial Fluid), Lavender (EDTA), or Yellow-top (ACD) Tube |
| Collection Volume |
Sterile Plastic container 0.5 mL, Lavender (EDTA) 2.0 mL, Yellow (ACD) 8.5 mL |
| Storage |
CSF and Synovial Fluid Ambient or Refrigerated for up to 7 days, Frozen up to 90 days. Whole Blood Ambient or Refrigerated for up to 7 days. Do NOT Freeze Whole Blood |
| 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 |
138685 Lyme (B. Burgdorferi) PCR |
| Clinical Use |
This assay is intended to be used as an aid to the diagnosisof infections caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, the etiologic agent of Lyme Disease in the United States. Itis not intended to be used for testing patients suspected ofacquiring Lyme disease outside of the US.
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| Reference Range |
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| Critical Value |
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| Testing Sample Type |
CSF, Synovial Fluid or Whole Blood |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
0.5 mL |
| Special Handling |
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| Lab Notes |
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| Methodology |
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
| Limitations |
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