Lyme DNA/PCR LYMEPCR

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Lyme DNA/PCR

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Borrelia burgdorferi DNA by PCR

EPIC Order Name

Lyme Disease, Borrelia burgdorferi Molecular Detection

Clinical Info

This assay is intended to be used as an aid to the diagnosis of infections caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, the etiologic agent of Lyme disease in the United States. It is not intended to be used for testing patients suspected of acquiring Lyme disease outside of the US.

Specimen Type

Blood, CSF

Container

Lavender top (EDTA) or Sterile container(CSF)

Collection Instructions

Submit one of the following:
 
 Whole Blood
Container/Tube : Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of whole blood
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
 
   Cerebrospinal fluid(CSF)
Container/Tube: Sterile plastic container
Specimen Volume: 0.5  mL CSF (0.2 mL min) 
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Stability:  7 days Refrigerated
                  90 Days Frozen
 
   Synovial Fluid
 Container/Tube: Sterile plastic container
 Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL synovial fluid ( 0.2 mL min)
 Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Stability:  7 Days Refrigerated
                 90 Days Frozen
 

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

7 Days Refrigerated 
Unacceptable Frozen Whole blood only 

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Days Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp of America

CPT

87476

PDM

5915230

Result Interpretation

Negative

Forms