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Test ID SLYME Lyme Antibody Modified 2-Tier with Reflex, Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Useful For

Diagnosis of Lyme disease

 

This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.

Testing Algorithm

If the Lyme antibody result is positive or equivocal, then confirmation by whole cell sonicate will be performed at an additional charge.

 

For more information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reporting Name

Lyme Ab Modified 2-Tier w/Reflex, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 10 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86618

86617 x2 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
SLYME Lyme Ab Modified 2-Tier w/Reflex, S 83081-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
SLYME Lyme Ab Modified 2-Tier w/Reflex, S 83081-0

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
TLYME Lyme IgM/IgG, WCS, EIA, S Yes No

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.