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Lyme Disease Antibodies (IgG, IgM), Western Blot (Borrelia burgdorferi)

Test Code
QBLOT


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (0.1 mL minimum).


Transport Container
No additive (red-top) or ACCEPTABLE SST tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Methodology
Western Blot

Reference Range
Reference Range 120


Clinical Significance
Western blot testing is appropriate for confirming a positive (detected) EIA or IFA test result. IgG Western Blot strips which have 5 (or more) of the 10 significant bands are considered positive for specific antibody to B. burgdorferi.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.