Test Code LYME Lyme W/ Reflex Western Blot, Serum
Additional Codes
- Expanse Test Name:Lyme W/Reflex Western Blot,S
- Medinet Ref Code:LYME
- OV Code:CHEM*LYME
Performing Laboratory
St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated.
Unspun specimens must be transported at ambient temperature and arrive to the laboratory within one hour of draw.
Reference Values
Negative
Western blot is automatically performed on all equivocal or positive results at Mayo Medical Laboratories at an additional charge.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT: 86618 - Lyme antibody
CPT: 86617 - Western blot (if appropriate)
LOINC: 11006-4-Lyme Antibody
Additional Information
Specimen Stability:
Specimen can be refrigerated at 2° C to 8° C for up to 5 days.