LYME (BORRELIA SPP) DNA, QL RT-PCR, TICK

Test Code

TICKPCR

Alias/See Also

Lyme Disease (Borrelia spp) DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR, Tick

Quest Code
15510

CPT Codes
87801

Preferred Specimen

1 deer tick in 70% ethanol, submitted in sterile, screw-cap container

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 deer tick in wet tissue, submitted in sterile, screw-cap container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days

Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test.

Setup Schedule

Tuesday-Saturday a.m.

Report Available

Same day

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.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Chantilly, VA

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.