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Tick-Borne Panel, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
MessageTest Code
TKPNL
Preferred Specimen
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Setup Schedule
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 days
Reference Range
BABESIA SPECIES, MOLECULAR DETECTION, PCR
Negative
EHRLICHIA/ANAPLASMA, MOLECULAR DETECTION, PCR
Negative
BORRELIA MIYAMOTOI, MOLECULAR DETECTION, PCR
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories 200 First Street SW Rochester, MN 55905
Last Updated: February 16, 2023