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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Tick testing for Borrelia species is not recommended for Lyme disease investigation. For standalone tick identification, refer to Parasite Examination, Macroscopic (2007361).
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Full intact tick, dead
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Transport tick in 70 percent ethanol in a sterile container. (Min: 1 tick) Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Dry specimens. Preservative other than 70 percent ethanol.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
4-10 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
By Report
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Additional information related to the test.
If tick identification result is positive for Ixodes scapularis (Deer Tick), I. pacificus (Western Black-legged Tick), I. angustus, or an Ixodes species with head and mouth parts missing (probably I. pacificus OR scapularis), then reflex testing will be added. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Lyme Disease
Tick Identification with Reflex to Borrelia Species by PCR (Lyme Disease)
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