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Relapsing Fever Borrelia Species by PCR
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Ordering Recommendation
Diagnose relapsing fever caused by various Borrelia species during the symptomatic phase of infection.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Lavender (K2EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA).
Transport 1 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Refrigerated.
Serum or plasma. Heparinized specimens.
Specimen source required.
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 week
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
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.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
This test is designed to detect but not differentiate the nucleic acid from B. hermsii, B. miyamotoi, B. parkeri, and B. turicatae. Additional less-frequently encountered relapsing fever Borrelia species may also be detected, including B. recurrentis, B. coriaceae, B. theileri, B. lonestari, and B. anserina. A result of "Detected" indicates the presence of nucleic acid from any one of these species in the specimen.
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87798
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 3000011 | Relapsing Fever Borrelia Source | 31208-2 |
| 3000012 | Relapsing Fever Borrelia by PCR | 96056-7 |
Aliases
- Borrelia anserina
- Borrelia coriaceae
- Borrelia hermsii
- Borrelia lonestari
- Borrelia miyamotoi
- Borrelia parkeri
- Borrelia recurrentis
- Borrelia theileri
- Borrelia turicatae
- Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever
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