Lyme Disease by PCR

Test Code: TD_3715

CPT Code(s): 87476, 87798, 87478

Test Details

N/A

Borrelia Burgdorferi
Borrelia Mayonii
Borrelia Miyamotoi

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Heparinized samples

Not Detected

EDTA lavender top tube

1 mL whole blood or serum

3 days room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
1 month frozen

Refrigerated

4 mL EDTA whole blood. Refrigerate.

4 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.