Lyme Total AB, Reflex IgG/IgM by IB. Will reflex to Lyme immunoblot IgG and IgM when result is equivocal or positive. Additional charges will apply
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis Lipemia Icteric Samples with particulate matter or microbial contamination heat-inactivated Avoid freeze/thaw cycles
Reference Range(s)
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Serum separator tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL seru
Sample Stability
1 day room temperature 7 days refrigerated 1 month frozen
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
0.5 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours
of collection. Refrigerate.
Alternative Specimen
0.5 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.
