LYME ANTIBODIES (VlsE1/PepC10), IgG & IgM

Message

This test includes an index value and interperative result. All positive results will be repeated and if positive, will be reflexed to Western Blot.

Test Code

LYM2

CPT Codes
86618

Includes

This test includes an index value and interperative result. All positive results will be repeated and if positive again, test will be reflexed to Western Blot.

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells. If red tube is used, aliquot (transfer) serum into a standard transport tube. Refrigerate until tested.

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

Report Available

Within 24 hours of of the day tested at the performing laboratory. If repeat or reflex testing is needed, results will be delayed until the nedt day test is performed.

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

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

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM8 (Immunology, Dynax)

Last Updated: June 13, 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.