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Test Code Tick Panel-Symptomatic Tick Panel Testing-Symptomatic LAB 17639

Important Note

This test includes a Lyme Ab Lab 14430 and Anaplsma and Babesia PCR Lab 17623

his test is subject to reflex testing, see Laboratory Reflex Testing Policy, you have the option to decline reflex testing if you believe it is not medically necessary. CDC guidelines state that Lyme Confirmation testing should only be ordered on specimens that are positive or equivocal by a FDA-licensed antibody screening test.  Samples with a result of positive or equivocal will reflex Lyme Ab Confirmation (CLIA) (CPT 86617 × 2).  In addition, if Anaplasma and Babesia Testing by PCR is positive for Babesia, the Parasite Exam, Blood (CPT 87207) will reflex.

Performing Laboratory

The Lyme Ab is performed at PMC Lab and relfexed to Mayo for Antibody Confirmations.

The Anaplasma and Babesia PCR is performed on UVMMC.

Specimen Requirements

Lyme- 1SST Serum Tube with a minimum volume of 0.8 mL of serum required. Stable for 7 days

Anaplasma/Babesia PCR-1 purple top tube(Whole Blood)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Reference Values

Negative

Method

Lyme performed using Vidas from Biomeriuex

Reflexed sent to Mayo-refer to Mayo test catologue

Anaplasma/Babesia-PCR refer to UVMMC Test Catologue