ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Borrelia Species by PCR (Lyme Disease), Tick : 2006297

Mnemonic: LYME TICK

Methodology: Qualitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-6 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Deer tick

Specimen Preparation: Transfer one deer tick in 70 percent ethanol or in wet tissue to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval:
By Report
CPT Code(s): 87476