Tick Identification with Reflex to Lyme Molecular Detection Build info

Synonyms

  • TICK ID W REFLEX TO LYME PCR, TICK
  • LAB11783

Short Name

TICK ID W REFLEX TO LYME PCR, TICK

Procedure Master Number

LAB11783

Procedure ID

115817

Clinical Info

Identification of the Ixodes tick species will result in reflex to Real-Time PCR for detection of Borrelia species in the tick. T

Specimen Type

Other

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Sterile leak proof container
Specimen: Tick in 70% alcohol preserved tick, insect larva, etc.
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature or Refrigerated
Unacceptable Frozen

Methodology

Microscopic and Macroscopic Examination

Days Performed

Monday - Saturday
The diagnosis of Borreliosis is most often made by clinical examination combined with evidence of a tick bite and/or exposure in endemic areas. Amplification of Borrelia genomic DNA from a tick can help support the diagnosis.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute Chantilly, VA
Includes

CPT

87168
LOINC Code: 10644-3

PDM

2159706

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
TICK ID W/RFLX TO LYME PCR TICKTOLYME TICK ID W RFLX TO LYME PCR Tick Id W/Rflx To Lyme Pcr