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Borrelia Species DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Miscellaneous
Test Code15777
Alias/See Also
LAB1324
BORRELIA BURGDORFERI DNA PCR,QUALITATIVE
BORRELIA BURGDORFERI DNA PCR,QUALITATIVE
CPT Codes
87801
Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
1 mL CSF or synovial fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container
1 mL CSF or synovial fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: ACD (yellow-top) tube
Transport Container
Whole blood: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
CSF or synovial fluid: Sterile leak-proof container
CSF or synovial fluid: Sterile leak-proof container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis
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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Mon-sat
Report Available
2-5 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
The diagnosis of Borreliosis is most often made by clinical examination combined with evidence of tick bite or exposure in endemic areas. Amplification of Borrelia genomic DNA from blood, fluids or tissues can support the diagnosis.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |