Borrelia species Molecular Detection, Tick Build info

Synonyms

  • TICK ANALYSIS BY PCR
  • BORRELIA SPECIES DNA, QUALITATIVE REAL-TIME PCR, TICK
  • LAB11800

Short Name

TICK ANALYSIS BY PCR

Procedure Master Number

LAB11800

Procedure ID

115849

Clinical Info

The diagnosis of lyme disease is most often made by clinical examination combined with evidence of tick bite or exposure in endemic areas. Amplification of Borrelia genomic DNA from blood, fluids or tissues can support the diagnosis


Order TICKID which will identify the insect and reflex to the LymeTick if required

Specimen Type

Tick

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Sterile screw top container
Specimen: 1 Deer Tick in 70 % ethanol or in wet tissue. Specimens in Formalin will not be accepted.
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature

Stability: 14 Days Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Days Performed

TAT: 1-2 Days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Chantilly VA
Please order TICKID which will identify the insect and reflex to the LymeTick if require

CPT

87801
 
LOINC:   42236-0

PDM

5915250

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
LYME BY PCR ON TICK LYMEPCRTICK LYME BY PCR TICK Lyme by PCR on Tick