Borrelia miyamotoi DNA, Real-Time PCR, Tick

Test Code

93794

CPT Codes
87478

Preferred Specimen

Deer tick in 70% alcohol collected in a screw-cap leak-proof container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

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

Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

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. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days

Reference Range

Not detected

Clinical Significance

Detection of Borrelia miyamotoi DNA in black-legged ticks supports the potential for transmission of this organism to humans; human infection must be confirmed independently through patient testing.

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.