Borrelia species Molecular Detection, Tick

Synonyms

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

Cerner Name

Borrelia species DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Tick

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 Sources

Foreign Body

Specimen Types

Foreign Body

Specimen Volume

1 Deer Tick in 70 % ethanol or in wet tissue. Specimens in Formalin will not be accepted.

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 Laboratories

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 Borrelia spp DNA,PCR,Tick

Result Interpretation

Not Detected
 
 
Performed: Monday - Saturday
 
Results available 3 - 5 days

Forms
ID Sendouts LAB11800 build edit