Tick-Borne Disease panel By PCR

Test Code: TD_3053

CPT Code(s): 87476, 87798 X4, 87478, 87469, 87468, 87484

$450

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Borrelia Burgdorferi
Borrelia Mayonii
Borrelia Miyamotoi
Babesia Duncani
Babesia Microti
A. Phagocytophilum:
Ehrlichia Ewingii
Ehrlichia Chaffeensis
Rickettsia Spp.

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Rejection Criteria

Heparinized samples
Clotted samples

Reference Range(s)

Not Detected

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

EDTA Lavender Top Tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL whole blood

Sample Stability

3 days room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Fill EDTA tube and gently mix by
inverting the tube 8-10 times

Alternative Specimen

None