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Borrelia species DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Tick
Test Code15510
CPT Codes
87801
Preferred Specimen
Deer tick in 70% ethanol collected in a plastic leak-proof, screw-capped container
Instructions
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.
Specimens submitted in formalin will not be accepted.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 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
Set up: Tues-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 a tick bite and/or exposure in endemic areas. Amplification of Borrelia genomic DNA from a tick can support the diagnosis.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153