Lyme Disease Antibodies, Total and IgM (LYME AB)
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| Synonyms:
| Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies, Lyme Ab |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL serum |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST is collected, transfer serum to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Maintain specimen at room temperature. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Hemolysis; Lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Methodology: | Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) |
| Test Use: | Aid in diagnosis of acute or chronic infection with the Lyme disease agent. |
| Additional Information: | Combination of IgM and IgM/IgG testing can provide earliest and broadest window for serological detection. Western blot confirmation is recommended for positive results. |
| Testing Includes: | Specimen sent to LabCorp. LabCorp test # 223586.
Quantitative (index) results for total antibodies and IgM. |
| Testing Facility: | LabCorp |