| Test CODE | NAME |
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M305
Lyme Disease (Borrelia Species by PCR)
| Methodology: | Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| Performed: | Varies |
| Reported: | 2-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Whole blood yellow top tube (ACD solution A), UroSwab® (males and females), synovial fluid, ticks
Specimen Preparation:
Yellow top tube (ACD solution A):
•Immediately after blood collection, invert the tube(s) gently 8-10 times to ensure mixing of anticoagulant with blood to prevent clotting.
Do not shake tube(s).
Do not centrifuge specimen.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Stable at room temperature.
Completely fill the tube whenever possible to eliminate dilution from the anticoagulant and ensure the proper blood-to-anticoagulant ratio.
UroSwab®:
Storage/Transport Temperature: Stable at room temperature.
Synovial Fluid in a Sterile Container: min 1 ml
Please list specimen source on the container and test requisition form.
Do not use the yellow top (ACD solution A) blood collection tubes. Storage/Transport Temperature: Stable at room temperature.
Tick: in Clean non-additive container or zip-lock bag:
Ticks are consumed during the extraction process and therefore cannot be returned after testing.
Turnaround time for tick testing is typically 3-5 days but may vary. Storage/Transport Temperature: Stable at room temperature.
Ticks can be submitted alive or dead.
Do not place in alcohol, burn, or place on tape.
Stability: Room Temperature: 24-48 hours.
Performing Laboratory
MDL (Molecular Diagnostics Laboratories)
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| CPT Code(s): | 87476 |