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Borrelia burgdorferi DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Miscellaneous
Test CodeLYMECSFPCR
Quest Code
39209
Alias/See Also
Lyme Synovial Fluid
Lyme CSF Fluid
Lyme Blood
Lyme CSF Fluid
Lyme Blood
CPT Codes
87476
Preferred Specimen
3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
3 mL CSF or synovial fluid collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
3 mL CSF or synovial fluid collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: ACD (yellow-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
CSF or synovial fluid
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Sodium heparin (green-top) tube
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
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-3 days
Reference Range
Not detected
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. A negative result does not rule out Borrelia infection and appropriate serology testing may be clinically warranted.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20153 |
Last Updated: May 8, 2023
