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HelpTest Code Lyme Lyme Total Antibody
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Gold Top / Serum Separator / Additive Free
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top SST Serum
Acceptable Specimens
Serum:
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Plasma:
- EDTA/Lithium Heparin Plasma
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative
Reportable Units
Positive/Negative
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | Visibly gross hemolysis |
| Icterus Threshold | |
| Lipemia Threshold | Visibly gross lipemia |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type, visible debris or other reason(s) determined by laboratory personnel |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 7 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) |
3 months Not to exceed 5 freeze/thaw cycles |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Tuesday and Friday |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Routine: 1-4 Days |
| Stat Availability | No |
| Performing Bench | AP Green Special Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | DiaSorin Liaison LX - Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
Additional Information/Important Notes
Positive Lyme will reflex to MAYO test LYWB. The CDC recommends performing immunoblotting (Western Blot) for all samples that give equivocal or positive results with EIA assays. Results are considered positive only if the EIA and immunoblot are both positive. Negative EIA samples need not be tested further.
CPT Codes
86618 x 1
Useful For
Qualitative determination of lgG and IgM antibodies of Borrelia burgdorferi in human serum and plasma.