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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 | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of systemic Lyme disease
This test should not be used as a screening assay.