Test ID BLOD0786 Lyme Disease Antibody, Immunoblot, Serum
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of systemic Lyme disease
This test should not be used as a screening assay.
Specimen 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.
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 30 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysMethod Name
Immunoblot Microarray
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
86617 x 2
Reporting Name
Lyme Disease Ab, Immunoblot, SReference Values
IgG: Negative
IgM: Negative
Reference values apply to all ages
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)
Testing Algorithm
For information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.
Secondary ID
9535SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
Result Code | Result Code Description |
---|---|
16967 | IgG Immunoblot |
16968 | IgG detected against: |
16969 | IgM Immunoblot |
16970 | IgM detected against: |
16971 | Interpretation |