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