Lyme Disease (Borrelia spp) DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR, Tick

Test Code

LYTCK

Alias/See Also

LAB9505

CPT Codes
87801

Preferred Specimen

1 deer tick submitted in 70% ethanol or in wet tissue in a
sterile, screw-cap container

Instructions

Place 1 fresh intact tick in 1-10 mL of 70% ethanol in a plastic leak-proof, screw-capped container.
Specimens submitted in formalin will not be accepted.

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 14
days

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

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

Tues-Sat a.m

Report Available

Same day

Reference Range

Not detected

Clinical Significance

The diagnosis of Borreliosis is most often made by clinical examination combined with evidence of a tick bite and/or exposure in endemic areas. Amplification of Borrelia genomic DNA from a tick can support the diagnosis.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: February 17, 2023

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.