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Test Code Billings Clinic: 7671 Lyme Disease Antibody, Serum

Performing Laboratory

Montana Public Health Laboratory, Helena, Montana

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Western blot (if Positive)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: 

  • Red top or serum gel
  • Spin down and pour off
  • Send refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Additional Information: Include date of onset information on request form.

Reference Values

Reference values are included with patient’s report.

Day(s) Test Set Up

  • Routinely batch-tested once per week
  • Specimens that test positive or equivocal are referred to South Dakota Public Health laboratory in Pierre SD for Lyme IgG and IgM Western Blot confirmation

Test Classification and CPT Coding

  • 86618 (screen)
  • 86617 (Western Blot) - if indicated, at an additional charge

Specimen Requirements Additional Information

If faster turn around is needed, send to Mayo Medical Laboratories.