Test Code LAB910 Lyme Disease, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Additional Codes
Mayo Test ID |
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PBORB |
48451
Reporting Name
Lyme Disease PCR, BUseful For
Supporting the diagnosis of Lyme disease in conjunction with serologic testing
This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTAOrdering 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.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 7 days |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
June through November: Monday through Saturday
December through May: Monday through Friday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
87476
87798 x 2
87999 (if appropriate for government payers)
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
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PBORB | Lyme Disease PCR, B | 90892-1 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
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56080 | B. burgdorferi PCR, B | 94247-4 |
38290 | B. mayonii PCR, B | 94248-2 |
38291 | B. garinii/B. afzelii PCR, B | 94249-0 |
38340 | Lyme Disease PCR Comment | 59464-8 |
Report Available
1 to 4 daysMethod Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.
Special Instructions
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.