LYME TOTAL ANTIBODY WITH REFLEX
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | (LYME) |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL blood (gold top preferred; red top acceptable) |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 10 minutes, refrigerate |
| Reference Values: | Negative; positive results will be reflexed to direct IgG and IgM confirmation testing using the Modified Two-Tier algorithm (MTTT). |
| Lab Code: | Serology |
| Requisition: | SEROL |
| Test Frequency: | Mon.-Fri. |
| Routine TAT: | 1-3 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 86618 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |