85540:BORRELIA BURGDORFERI IgG & IgM ANTIBODY INDEX
Alias Names:
B. Burgdorferi / Lyme Disease
Methodology:
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) / Nephelometry
Edit Date:
11/6/2008
Performed:
Monday-Saturday
Released:
After setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab, 1-2 days if negative, 2-3 days if positive
CPT Code:
82040-90 / 82042-90 / 82784-90 x4 / 86618-90 x4
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
Two specimens required: One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in a plastic vial.
Handling:
Centrifuge SST, separate serum and pour into a plastic vial.
Stability:
Serum and CSF 7 days ambient, 14 days refrigerated, or 2 months frozen.
Standard Volume:
2 mL serum and 3 mL CSF
Minimum Volume:
1 mL serum and 2 mL CSF
Transport:
Refrigerated
Comments:
The Borrelia burgdorferi IgG and IgM antibody tests are enzyme immunoassays that aid in the diagnosis of acute infection with the Lyme disease agent. An antibody index is reported which provides a numerical value in relationship to the cut-off.
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