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Lyme Disease (Borrelia spp) DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Tick [15510]
Test CodeS52517
CPT Codes
87801
Preferred Specimen
Deer tick in 70% ethanol collected in a plastic, leak-proof, 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
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
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 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
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-3 days
Clinical Significance
The diagnosis of lyme disease 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.
