Lyme Disease Antibody (IgM), IBL (CSF)

Test Code
70032


CPT Codes
86617

Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container


Minimum Volume
0.25 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Immunoblot

Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun-Thurs; Report available: 2-4 days


Reference Range
No Bands Detected


Clinical Significance
Detection of Lyme disease antibodies in CSF may indicate intrathecal antibody synthesis associated with neuroborreliosis.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




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.