| Test CODE | NAME |
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S962
Lyme Disease (Borrelia Species by PCR) , Body Fluid
| Methodology: | Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| Performed: | Mon,Wed,Fri |
| Reported: | 2-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: CSF OR Synovial fluid OR Tissue.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL CSF or synovial fluid to a sterile container.
Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
***Specimen source required***.
Stability:Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year
All Others: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 year
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 87476 |