Lyme Disease Antibodies, Total and IgM, With Reflex to Western Blot on Positive

Test ID: 

706025

CPT code:

86618

Synonyms:

Borrelia Antibodies

Clinical Use:

Most analytical approach available for detecting antibodies specific for lyme disease

Specimen Type:

Serum

Requested Volume: 

2 mL

Minimum Volume: 

1 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Storage Instructions:

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Stability Requirements:

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination