Lyme Disease Abs (Borrelia burgdorferi IgG,IgM) Western Blot
Order Name
LYME BLOT
Test Number: 5586925
Revision Date 05/16/2022
Test Number: 5586925
Revision Date 05/16/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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B.Burgdorferi Antibody, IgG
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Western Blot | 6320-6 |
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B.Burgdorferi Antibody, IgM
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Western Blot | 6321-4 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.15mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Unacceptable Conditions: CSF or plasma. Contaminated, heat-inactivated, severely hemolyzed, or severely lipemic and severely icteric specimens. Stability After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles). |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Sun-Sat |
| Expected TAT | 2-3 Days |
| Notes | Reference Lab: ARUP Test Code: 50254 Click Here to view information on the ARUP website. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86617x2 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |