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TEST ID PBORB Lyme Disease, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood

Reporting Name

Lyme Disease PCR, B

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA


Ordering Guidance


This assay does not detect Borrelia miyamotoi. If infection with this organism is suspected, order BMIPB / Borrelia miyamotoi Detection, PCR, Blood or BMIYC / Borrelia miyamotoi Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

June through November: Monday through Saturday

December through May: Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Specimen Retention Time

1 week

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87476

87798 x 2

87999 (if appropriate for government payers)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.

Useful For

Supporting the diagnosis of Lyme disease in conjunction with serologic testing

 

This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.