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HelpTest Code LAB5176 Lyme Disease Antibody, Immunoblot, Serum
Additional Codes
LYWB
Reporting Name
Lyme Disease Ab, Immunoblot, SUseful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of systemic Lyme disease
This test should not be used as a screening assay.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume:0.75 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
IgG: Negative
IgM: Negative
Reference values apply to all ages
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
CPT Code Information
86617 x 2
Testing Algorithm
For information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Method Name
Immunoblot Microarray
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)