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HelpTEST ID LYWB Lyme Disease Antibody, Immunoblot, Serum
Reporting Name
Lyme Disease Ab, Immunoblot, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume:0.75 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Testing Algorithm
For information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.
Method Name
Immunoblot Microarray
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
IgG: Negative
IgM: Negative
Reference values apply to all ages
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86617 x 2
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request with the specimen.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of systemic Lyme disease
This test should not be used as a screening assay.