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HelpTest Code LAB5008 Lyme Disease Screen, Serum
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| LYME DISEASE SCR | LAB5008 | LYMES |
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimen is not acceptable.
Additional Information: Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Frozen 2 months OK/Ambient NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday (once daily)
Performing Laboratory
| Minnesota |
|---|
| SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth) |
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86618
Reference Values
Negative: < 0.90
Equivocal: ≥ 0.90 - < 1.10
Positive: ≥ 1.10
Testing Algorithm
If the Lyme antibody result is positive or equivocal, then Lyme disease antibody confirmation will be performed at an additional charge.