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Test Code LYME Lyme Antibody Screen, Serum

Important Note

If the ordering MD is Lowell Scott, MD he wants this test and Western Blot testing which is sent to Mayo. Order:

  • Lyme Testing at Beebe
  • .Lyme Disease Ab, Immunoblot, S

Methodology

Modified Two-Tier Testing (MTTT) algorithm using Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) methodology.

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Serum Gel (SST)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

NOTE: Must provide patient with Lyme Letter required by the State of Delaware

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Reference Values

Negative

Note: All positive Lyme screens will automatically reflex a second-tier confirmation test.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86618 (initial screen)

88617 (confirmation if applicable)

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate