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TEST ID LYME Lyme Disease Serology, Serum

Additional Codes

LYME IGG IGM REFLEX WBLOT

Reporting Name

Lyme Disease Serology, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Information: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 10 days
  Frozen  30 days

Testing Algorithm

If Lyme disease serology is positive or equivocal, then Lyme disease antibody confirmation (by Western blot) will be performed at an additional charge.

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Heat inactivated Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
LYWB Lyme Disease Ab, Immunoblot, S Yes No

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86618

86617 x 2-Lyme disease confirmation (if appropriate)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Useful For

Diagnosing Lyme disease

 

This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.

 

This test should not be used for treatment monitoring.

Norman Regional Laboratory Services Test Catalog Additional Information:

LYME IGG IGM REFLEX WBLOT