Lyme Immunoblot IgG

Test Code: TD_4290

CPT Code(s): 86617

$45

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

B.burgdorferi immunoblot
Borrelia burgdorferi immunoblot
Immunoblot lyme disease IgG
Lyme disease immunoblot IgG
Lyme western blot IgG

Test Includes

Lyme Immunoblot

Methodology

Immunoblot (ib)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

2 days room temperature
7 days refrigerated
3 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

1 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours
of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.