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Test ID BLOD1244 Lyme Disease, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood

Important Note

Important Note:  Effective 8/5/2022 - Due to high volume of test requests, the TAT is extended.  An update will be provided when normal testing patterns resume. 

Useful For

Supporting the diagnosis of Lyme disease in conjunction with serologic testing

 

This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

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.


Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK

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

Day(s) Performed

June through November: Monday through Saturday

December through May: Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Method Name

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

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87476

87798 x 2

87999 (if appropriate for government payers)

Reporting Name

Lyme Disease PCR, B

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Forms

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

Testing Algorithm

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

Secondary ID

87973
Sanford Laboratories - Sioux Falls/Rapid City Additional Information:

SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

Result Code  Result Code Description 
20778 B. Burgdorferi PCR, B
20779 B. Mayonii PCR, B
20780 B. Garinii/B. Afzelii PCR, B
20781 Lyme Disease PCR Comment