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Borrelia Species by PCR (Lyme Disease), Tick
2006297
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Ordering Recommendation
Tick testing for Borrelia species is not recommended for Lyme disease investigation.
Mnemonic
LYME TICK
Methodology
Qualitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-6 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Deer tick
Specimen Preparation
Transfer one deer tick in 70 percent ethanol to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens submitted in formalin.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
By Report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
87801
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2006298 | Borrelia spp DNA Detection, RT-PCR, Tick | 42236-0 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
Borrelia Species by PCR (Lyme Disease), Tick
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease Inc.
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