Borrelia species DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Tick LYMETICK

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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	Tick Analysis by PCR
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	Tick Analysis by PCR
EPIC Order Name	Borrelia species Molecular Detection, 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 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
Result Interpretation Not Detected Performed: Monday - Saturday Results available 3 - 5 days
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