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HelpTest Code Warde: LYMER Soft: LYMEA Lyme Antibody Total (Borrelia burgdorferi) with Reflex to Immunoblot
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB788
Epic Description: B. BURGDORFERI ABS (LYME DISEASE)
Synonym
Borrelia Burgdorferi AB with Reflex to Immunoblot
Lyme AB IgG and IgM
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Reflex Info: If Lyme disease screen is positive or equivocal, then Test LYMGM- Borrelia burgdorferi Ab, IgG and IgM by Immunoblot will be performed. Centrifuge. Separate serum from cells into plastic vial ASAP. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: LYMER
https://wardelab.com/test/borrelia-burgdorferi-total-igg-igm-antibody-with-reflex-to-immunoblot/
Assay Frequency
Sunday-Thursday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
86618, plus 86617 x 2 if reflexed, at additional cost