Test Code 0233064 Borrelia Burgdorferi Serology, Evaluation with reflex to Western Blot
Methodology
Indirect Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)
Performing Laboratory
Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum only
Collection Container/Tube: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Negative
Presumptive positive or equivocal specimens are automatically reflexed to Western blot confirmation Mayo test LYWB at an additional charge.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday - Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86618 X 2 - Lyme disease screen, IgG and IgM
86617 x 2 Western blot confirmation (if appropriate)