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eD-H Order Code
LAB3623
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | 1.0 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Ranges / Critical Values
| Assay | Gender | Age Range | Normal Range | Critical Values | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme Ab | All | 0 Minutes – 150 Years | Neg |
Specimen Stability
Centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection.
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Additional Specimen Instructions
Qualitative detection of IgG and IgM class antibodies to Borrelia-specific antigens VlsE, VlsE C6 and OspC. CDC guidelines specify a two-step diagnostic approach. A screening ELISA will be performed first followed by a confirmatory testing.
Confirmation of presumptive positive Lyme IgM/IgG antibody screen results will be performed using a second enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) which uses Borrelia antigens distinct from the initial screening ELISA.
For more information click here: Lyme 2-Tier testing
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, daily
CPT(s)
86618
Performing Lab Section
Special Chemistry