Lyme Disease Antibody (IgM), Immunoblot, CSF
Order Code
LYMMCF
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
LYMMCF
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5845
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86617
Billing Code
- 670834
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
Department
Reference Testing
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