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Borrelia miyamotoi DNA, Real-Time PCR, Tick
Test Code93794
CPT Codes
87478
Preferred Specimen
Deer tick in 70% alcohol collected in a screw-cap leak-proof container
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
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
Detection of Borrelia miyamotoi DNA in black-legged ticks supports the potential for transmission of this organism to humans; human infection must be confirmed independently through patient testing.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153