Methodology
Quanlitative Immunoblot
Synonyms
Lyme Antibody; Lyme Disease; Lyme Disease IgG WB; Lyme Disease IgG Western Blot
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-2 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; Frozen: 1 Year (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Rejection Criteria
CSF or plasma; Contaminated; Heat-inactivated; Hemolyzed; Severely lipemic
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.1 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated or frozen. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
86617
Revised
12-03-17
Initials
SL