Borrelia burgdorferi VlsE1/pepC10 Antibodies, Total by ELISA With Reflex to IgM and IgG by ELISA (Modified Two-Tier Testing)
Ordering Recommendation
Preferred reflex test to diagnose Lyme disease in symptomatic individuals. Reflex pattern follows the modified two-tier testing (MTTT) approach; a positive or equivocal screen is confirmed by immunoassay.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Serum separator tube.
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.15 mL)
Refrigerated.
CSF or plasma. Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Methodology
Semiquantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-4 days
Reference Interval
Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
---|---|---|
B. burgdorferi VlsE1/pepC10 Abs, ELISA | 0.90 IV or less |
Interpretive Data
Refer to report.
Component | Interpretation |
---|---|
B. Burgdorferi VlsE1/pepC10 Abs, ELISA | 0.90 IV or less; Negative - VlsE1 and pepC10 antibodies to B. burgdorferi not detected. 0.91-1.09 IV; Equivocal - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful. 1.10 IV or greater; Positive - VlsE1 and pepC10 antibodies to B. burgdorferi detected. |
FDA
Note
If VlsE1/pepC10 antibodies by ELISA is 0.91 IV or greater, then IgM and IgG by ELISA will be added. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86618; if reflexed, add 86618 x2
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3003258 | B. burgdorferi VlsE1/pepC10 Abs, ELISA | 100711-1 |
Aliases
- Lyme disease
- Lyme disease C6 peptide Ab reflex panel, Modified 2-tier testing
- Lyme disease VlsE1/pepC10 Total Ab, ELISA reflex to IgM and IgM ELISAs
- MTTT
- VlsE lipoprotein, VlsE1/pepC10 assay