LYMEPCR
Lyme PCR
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3470
Synonyms:
Borrelia burgdorferi
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Blood: Lavender top (EDTA) or ACD tube; CSF or synovial fluid must be in a sterile plastic container
Specimen Type:
Whole blood, CSF, or synovial fluid
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
CSF and synovial fluid are Stable at room temperature or refrigerated for up to seven days, frozen up to 90 days.
Whole blood is Stable at room temperature or refrigerated up to seven days, do NOT freeze.
CSF and synovial fluid are Stable at room temperature or refrigerated for up to seven days, frozen up to 90 days.
Whole blood is Stable at room temperature or refrigerated up to seven days, do NOT freeze.
Stability:
CSF and synovial fluid are stable at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 7 days, frozen for up to 90 days. Whole blood is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 7 days. Do not freeze whole blood.
CPT Codes:
87476 - Lyme B Burgdorferi PCR (EAP 30021183)
Method:
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)