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Test Code LYMEPCR Lyme Disease (Borrelia spp) DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, CSF/Synovial Fluid

Important Note

LYMEPCR = Synovial fluid or CSF samples

DNA detection of Borrelia species by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in Synovial fluid or CSF.  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

Collect fluid in clean plastic container.

Specimen Required/Volume

1 mL synovial fluid or CSF collected in a sterile, plastic leak-proof container

 

Specimen Type

Synovial Fluid or CSF

Method

Real-time PCR

CPT Code(s):

87798

LOINC

42598-2