Lyme Disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, Real-time PCR

TEST: 138685
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CPT: 87476
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Synonyms

  • Borrelia burgdorferi

Expected Turnaround Time

4 - 5 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), whole blood, or synovial fluid

Volume

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Container

Sterile plastic container (CSF, synovial fluid), lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or yellow-top (ACD) tube

Storage Instructions

CSF and synovial fluid are stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days or frozen for 90 days. Whole blood is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days; do not freeze.

Test Details

Use

This assay is intended to be used as an aid to the diagnosis of infections caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, the etiologic agent of Lyme disease in the United States. It is not intended to be used for testing patients suspected of acquiring Lyme disease outside of the US.

Limitations

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
138685 Lyme (B. burgdorferi) PCR 4991-6 139155 Lyme (B. burgdorferi) PCR 4991-6

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