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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.