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Lyme Antibodies Modified 2-Tier Testing Profile

Order Code
164226
CPT
86618
Test Details
Synonyms

Borrelia burgdorferi, Tickborne Disease, Lyme disease

TAT

6 days

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Updated Lyme disease algorithm using EIA and immunoblot. Improves early diagnosis.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Gel-barrier tube, Serum transfer tube, or EDTA Plasma, lithium heparin Plasma, or Plasma transfer tubes

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Order Code
164226
CPT
86618
Test Details
Synonyms

Borrelia burgdorferi, Tickborne Disease, Lyme disease

TAT

6 days

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Updated Lyme disease algorithm using EIA and immunoblot. Improves early diagnosis.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Gel-barrier tube, Serum transfer tube, or EDTA Plasma, lithium heparin Plasma, or Plasma transfer tubes

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3