Borrelia burgdorferi Ab, IgG and IgM by Immunoblot

Test Code
33452


CPT Codes
86617 (x2)<br /> Non-Orderable Reflex Code

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.15 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Plasma • CSF • Heat-inactivated • Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic specimens


Methodology
Qualitative Immunoblot

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1-2 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




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.