ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Tick Identification with Reflex to Borrelia Species by PCR (Lyme Disease) : 2006502

Mnemonic: TICK ID

Methodology: Qualitative Microscopy/Qualitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Varies
Reported: 4-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Full intact tick, dead

Specimen Preparation: Transport tick in 70 percent ethanol in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 tick)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated

Unacceptable Conditions: Dry specimens. Preservative other than 70 percent ethanol.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
By Report
Note: If tick identification is positive, then reflex testing will be added. Additional charges apply.
CPT Code(s): 87168; if reflexed, add 87476
Cross References: Lyme Disease