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Lyme Ab IgG, IgM

Test Code
LYME


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 1.0 ml ( minimum 0.5 ml)


Instructions
Specimens for IgM should be collected within four weeks of exposure and IgG four or more weeks after exposure.


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Serum can be stored at refrigerated temp for up to 1 week.


Methodology
Detection of IgG & IgM antibodies to Borrelia burgdoferi by Elisa, if positive, Western Blot confirmation is performed at reference lab at an additional charge.

Reference Range
Negative




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