Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Not a first-line test for Lyme disease. May be useful if strong suspicion of Lyme disease persists in spite of persistent negative serologic testing. Blood and CSF specimens have poor clinical sensitivity for detection of Borrelia burgdorferi by PCR.
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
LYMEPCR
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Mon, Wed, Fri
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA) or serum separator tube. OR CSF, synovial fluid or tissue.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum, plasma, CSF or synovial fluid to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL). Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized specimens, tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Remarks
Specimen source required.
Stability
Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year All Others: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 year
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
CPT CodesThe 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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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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