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Test Code PBORBM Lyme Disease, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood

Additional Codes

Mayo PBORB
Epic ID LAB5373

 

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA


Ordering Guidance


This assay does not detect Borrelia miyamotoi. If infection with this organism is suspected, order BMIPB / Borrelia miyamotoi Detection, PCR, Blood or BMIYC / Borrelia miyamotoi Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days
UPH Waterloo Region Lab Test Catalog Note:

Transport refrigerated in original tube.

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Acute Tickborne Disease Testing Algorithm.

Useful For

Supporting the diagnosis of Lyme disease in conjunction with serologic testing

 

This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

CPT Code Information

87476

87798 x 2

87801 (if appropriate for government payers)