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LYME ANTIBODIES (VIsE1/PepC10), IGG & IGM

Test Code
LAB8296


CPT Codes
86618

Includes
  • Index value
  • Interpretaive result
Note: All positive results will be repeated and if positive again, test will be reflexed to Western Blot. 


Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (1 mL optimal)


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Red tube 


Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells. Refrigerate until tested. 


Transport Container
Transfer/aliquot tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
  • 15-30°C up to 8 hours
  • 2-8°C up to 10 days; otherwise freeze


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles which may cause loss of antibody activity and give erroneous results. 


Methodology
ELISA

Setup Schedule
T, Th

Batched; once per day run, STAT testing not available


Report Available
Same day tested unless repeat or reflex testing is needed. 


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
This test is a sensitive screening test for diagnosing Lyme disease.


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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.