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Lyme Disease (Borrelia spp) DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR, Blood

Test Summary

The diagnosis of Borreliosis is most often made by clinical examination combined with evidence of tick bite or exposure in endemic areas. Amplification of Borrelia genomic DNA from blood, fluids or tissues can support the diagnosis.

Aliases

Lyme DNA by PCR
Lyme PCR Blood

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or 1 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container or 1 mL synovial fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

Whole blood collected in a ACD (yellow-top) tube

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

LYMEQL

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB3782

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

87801

Billing Code

700000

CPT Statement

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

FDA Status

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153

Reference Range

Not detected

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Saturday; Report available 1 - 3 days