Borrelia Species DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR QBMISC
Method(s) | Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
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Synonym | Lyme, Borreliosis, Tick borne |
Specimen Required | |
Collect | One lavender (EDTA) whole blood top tube or 1 mL CSF or synovial fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container. Also acceptable: Whole blood collected in yellow (ACD) top tube. |
Transport | Transport 1 mL whole blood refrigerated (Min: 0.5 mL). Whole blood: lavender (EDTA) top tube CSF or synovial fluid: Sterile leak-proof container |
Stability | Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days |
Unacceptable Conditions | Hemolysis |
Schedule | Mon-Sat; Report available: 4-6 days |
Billing Code | 9011097 |
CPTCode | 87801 |
Notes | Performing Laboratory Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |