Lyme Disease Antibody (IgG), Immunoblot, CSF
Test Summary
Detection of Lyme disease antibodies in CSF may indicate intrathecal antibody synthesis associated with neuroborreliosis.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
LYMGCF
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5844
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86617
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoblot (IB)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Reference Range
No Bands Detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday-Friday; Report available: 2 - 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoblot (IB)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Bands Detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday-Friday; Report available: 2 - 4 days