Borrelia species DNA, Qualitative Real-Time, PCR, Tick QBTICK
| Method(s) | Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
|---|---|
| Synonym | Lyme, Borreliosis, Tick borne |
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Deer tick in 70% ethanol collected in a plastic leak-proof screw-capped container. |
| Transport | * Collection Instructions *
|
| Stability | Ambient: 72 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Specimens submitted in formalin will not be accepted |
| Schedule | Daily; Report available: 4-6 days |
| Billing Code | 9011103 |
| CPTCode | 87801 |
| Notes | Performing Laboratory Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
