Borrelia burgdorferi IgM, ib Immunoblot, lyme disease IgM Lyme disease IgM by immunoblot Lyme western blot IgM
Test Includes
Lyme Immunoblot IgM
Methodology
Immunoblot
Rejection Criteria
Gross 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
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. Refrigerate.
