Lyme Disease Antibody Total with Reflex to Immunoblot

Test Code
LYMRXL


Alias/See Also
AEL Test Code F113


CPT Codes
86618

Preferred Specimen
1 mL refrigerated serum - from SST (gold top)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
1 day room temperature, 1 week refrigerated.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus


Setup Schedule
Testing Frequency:  Monday-Friday


Report Available
Expected turn around time:  3 days


Performing Laboratory
American Esoteric Laboratories
1701 Century Center Cove
Memphis TN  38134
Laboratory Director:  Matthew A. Dress, M.D.
CLIA #44DO889744


Last Updated: January 6, 2022


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.