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HelpTest ID BLOD0778 Lyme Disease Antibody Reflex to Confirmation
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
This test requires its own frozen aliquot. Draw sample 2-4 weeks after tick bite or when rash appears.
Test is affected by hemolysis, lipemia and icterus.
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 1 month | Preferred for transport |
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
86618
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Report Available
1-3 days
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
AKA
Borrelia burgdorferi, Lymes
Additional Information
This procedure is intended for qualitative detection of total (IgM/IgG) antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi. It does not differentiate.
Positive or equivocal results will automatically reflex to confirmatory test BLOD0786 Lyme Disease Western Blot at an additional charge.