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HelpTest ID BLOD0778 Lyme Disease Antibody Reflex to Confirmation
Synonym
Borrelia burgdorferi, Lymes
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Draw sample 2-4 weeks after tick bite or when rash appears.
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.3 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 90 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Additional Information
This procedure is intended for qualitative detection of total (IgM/IgG) antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi. It does not differentiate.
Lyme Serology test must be interpreted using a two-tiered testing strategy and will reflex if positive or equivocal to Tier 2 testing for IgM/IgG.
Methodology
Chemiluminescent
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
86618