Lyme Disease (Borrelia Species by PCR)

M305

Methodology:Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed:Varies
Reported:2-5 days
Specimen Required:Collect: Whole blood yellow top tube (ACD solution A), UroSwab® (males and females), synovial fluid, ticks
Specimen Preparation: Yellow top tube (ACD solution A): 
•Immediately after blood collection, invert the tube(s) gently 8-10 times to ensure mixing of anticoagulant with blood to prevent clotting.  •Do not shake tube(s). •Do not centrifuge specimen.  
Storage/Transport Temperature: Stable at room temperature.  •Completely fill the tube whenever possible to eliminate dilution from the anticoagulant and ensure the proper blood-to-anticoagulant ratio. 
UroSwab®:Storage/Transport Temperature: Stable at room temperature.
Synovial Fluid in a Sterile Container: min 1 ml  •Please list specimen source on the container and test requisition form. •Do not use the yellow top (ACD solution A) blood collection tubes. 
Storage/Transport Temperature: Stable at room temperature.  
Tick: in Clean non-additive container or zip-lock bag: •Ticks are consumed during the extraction process and therefore cannot be returned after testing. •Turnaround time for tick testing is typically 3-5 days but may vary. 
Storage/Transport Temperature: Stable at room temperature.  •Ticks can be submitted alive or dead.  •Do not place in alcohol, burn, or place on tape.Stability: Room Temperature: 24-48 hours.
NOTE:
 * This test is approved for all states. * 
Performing Laboratory MDL (Molecular Diagnostics Laboratories)
CPT Code(s):87476

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