ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Borrelia hermsii Antibody Panel, IFA : 0093170

Mnemonic: BORRELIA

Ordering Recommendation: Use for diagnostic workup of suspected tick-borne relapsing fever.
Methodology: Semi-Quantitative Immunofluorescence Assay
(Indirect Fluorescent Antibody)
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-11 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red.

Specimen Preparation: Tranfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube (Min: 0.25 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 86619 x2