LYME AB
Lyme Disease Serology w/Reflex
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB6632
Synonyms:
Borrelia burgdorferi
B. burgdorferi
SLYME
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum Gel (Preferred), Red Top
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.6 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 10 days
Refrigerated - 10 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
Gross Lipemia: Reject
Gross Icterus: Reject
Heat- inactivated specimen: Reject
Limitations:
Screening of the general population should not be performed.
CPT Codes:
86618 - Lyme Disease Serology W/Reflex (EAP 30265381)
Possible Reflex: 86617x2- REFLEX MAYO LYME IGG/IGM (EAP30233486)
Test Schedule:
Monday Through Friday
Turnaround Time:
1-5 Days
Method:
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Notes:
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.