Tick Testing Lyme Disease DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR

Message
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.


Test Code
LAB9505 LYTCK


Alias/See Also
LYTCK


CPT Codes
87801| 87801

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 72 hoursRefrigerated : 7 daysFrozen: 30 days Causes for Rejection: Received in formalin


Report Available
5-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170497



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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.