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Test Code TLYME Lyme IgM and IgG, Whole Cell Sonicate, ELISA, Serum


Ordering Guidance


This test should only be ordered on specimens that have tested positive or equivocal by a first tier Lyme disease antibody test.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Useful For

Supplemental testing for samples with positive or equivocal first-tier test results for antibodies to Lyme disease causing Borrelia species

 

This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm

Reporting Name

Lyme IgM/IgG, WCS, EIA, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 10 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject
Heat inactivated Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 5 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86617 x 2

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
TLYME Lyme IgM/IgG, WCS, EIA, S 34942-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
LYMEM Lyme Ab, IgM, S 40612-4
LYMEG Lyme Ab, IgG, S 16480-6
LYMEI Lyme Ab Interpretation 46248-1

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.