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Test Code LPCR Lyme Disease (Borrelia spp) DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR, Blood

Important Note

LPCR = Whole blood samples

DNA detection of Borrelia species by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in whole blood.  This will detect B. burgdorferi and B. miyamotoi.

**This test is not available for New York patient testing.

 

Day(s), Time(s) Test Performed

Turnaround Time: 24 to 48 Hours From Receipt

Collection Instructions

See Venipuncture protocol for blood collection only.

Specimen Required/Volume

1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Specimen Type

5.0ml of whole blood, 2 full lavendar top tubes (for blood only)

Method

Real-time PCR

CPT Code(s):

87798

LOINC

32667-8