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Lyme Disease (Borrelia spp) DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR, Blood [15777]
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Test Code
LYMEQL
Alias/See Also
15777;
Lyme DNA by PCR;
Lyme PCR Blood
Lyme DNA by PCR;
Lyme PCR Blood
CPT Codes
87801
Preferred Specimen
q mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube, CSF or synovial fluid collected in a sterile, leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in a ACD (yellow-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 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
Mon - Sat
Report Available
1 - 3 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
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: July 18, 2022