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HelpTest ID BLOD0778 Lyme Disease Antibody Reflex to Confirmation
AKA
Borrelia burgdorferi, Lymes
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
This test requires its own frozen aliquot. Draw sample 2-4 weeks after tick bite or when rash appears.
Test is affected by hemolysis, lipemia and icterus.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 1 month | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1-3 days
Additional Information
This procedure is intended for qualitative detection of total (IgM/IgG) antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi. It does not differentiate.
Positive or equivocal results will automatically reflex to confirmatory test BLOD0786 Lyme Disease Western Blot at an additional charge.
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
86618