Lab Test Dictionary

Borrelia burgdorferi Abs, Total by ELISA w/Reflex to IgG/M by Immunoblot (0050267)

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative ELISA)/Qualitative Immunoblot

Synonyms

Early Lyme Disease Ab Reflex; Lyme Disease; Lyme Disease Ab, ELISA to Western Blot; Lyme Disease Reflex Panel, Early Disease; Lyme Disease, Acute Reflexive Panel

Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

ARUP

Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

1-3 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Blood

Container Type

Gold (SST)

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks (Preferred); Frozen: 1 Year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Rejection Criteria

CSF; Plasma; Contaminated; Heat-activated; Hemolyzed; Serverly lipemic specimens

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.15 mL Serum

Processing Instructions

Separate serum within 2 hours collection. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.