| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Lyme Disease B. Burgdorferi Ab. |
| Code |
Lyme Disease B. Burgdorferi Ab. |
|
CPT Code |
86618 |
| Last Modified |
4/24/2018 3:23:00 PM |
| Test Name |
Burgdorferi Ab. |
| Synonyms |
Borrel, Lyme, Lymrwb, LymeAb, Borrelia Antibodies |
| 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 |
258004 Lyme Ab/Western Blot Reflex |
| Clinical Use |
Most analytical approach available for detecting antibodies specific for lyme disease Combination of IgM and IgM/IgG antibodies tests with reflex of positive results to Western blot confirmation. This is the most comprehensive LabCorp profile for Lyme disease testing, providing the broadest time window for detection and confirmation. |
| Reference Range |
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| Critical Value |
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| Testing Sample Type |
Serum |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
1.0 mL |
| Special Handling |
Additional fees will be added for Western Blot analysis if EIA is positive. |
| Lab Notes |
Causes for rejection: Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination |
| Methodology |
EIA - Enzyme Immunoassay |
| Limitations |
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