Acute Tick Panel

Test Code
902391


CPT Codes
86618, 87468 , 87469 , 87478<br>Restricted Client Code

Includes
Lyme Disease Antibody with Reflex to Blot (IgG, IgM) 
Babesia microti DNA, Real-Time PCR
Anaplasma phagocytophilum DNA, Qual Real-Time PCR
Borrelia miyamotoi DNA,Real-Time PCR,Miscellaneous

If Lyme Ab Screen is ≥ 0.90 then the Lyme Disease Antibodies (IgG, IgM) by Immunoblot will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86617 x2).


Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum, and
2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold pack)


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


Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) • Immunoassay (IA) • Immunoblot

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 2-4 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.