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Test Code PBORB Lyme Disease, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood


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.


Children's Mercy Hospital Note:

CMH COLLECTION: 2 mL in lavender vacutainer

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Testing Algorithm

For information see Acute Tick-borne Disease Testing Algorithm.

Useful For

Supporting the diagnosis of Lyme disease in conjunction with serologic testing

 

This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Reporting Name

Lyme Disease PCR, B

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

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

87801 (if appropriate for government payers)