Lyme Disease (Borrelia spp) DNA Qualitative
Order Name
LYME PCR
Test Number: 3622100
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3622100
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Lyme Disease (Borrelia spp) DNA Qualitative
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | 4991-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.2) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temp. / Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.2) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temp. / Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | 1 mL (0.2) | Whole Blood | ACD Solution A or B (Yellow Top) | Room Temp. / Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Sterile plastic container (CSF, synovial fluid), lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR yellow-top (ACD) tube Specimen Storage: CSF and synovial fluid are STABLE at room temperature or refrigerated for up to seven days, frozen for up to 90 days. Whole blood is STABLE at room temperature or refrigerated for up to seven days; DO NOT Freeze Whole blood. Specimen Collection: To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested. Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 5 days |
| Clinical Use | The diagnosis of Lyme Disease is most often made by clinical examination combined with evidence of tick bite or exposure in endemic areas. Amplification of Borrelia genomic DNA from blood, fluids or tissue can support the diagnosis. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 138685 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 138685 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87476 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |