Methodology
Immunoblot (IB)
Synonyms
Borrelia burgdorferi
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Sunday-Thursday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Grossly lipemic
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
CPT Codes
86617 (x2)
Revised
09-27-22