Borrelia burgdorferi Antibodies, IgG and IgM by Immunoblot (CSF)
Sunquest Code: | CLYMGM | ||
Epic Code: | LAB3391 | Epic Name: | Lyme IGG and IGM CSF by Immunoblot |
Synonyms: | Lyme Antibody Detection; Lymes Disease, CSF | ||
Methodology: | Immunoblot | ||
CPT Code: | ----------CPTCODES HERE---------- | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results reported within 1-3 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Parallel testing is preferred. Label samples as acute or convalescent. | ||
Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | CSF |
Optimal Volume: | 3 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2 mL |
Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed, contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 3 mL, 2 mL minimum in an ARUP standard transport tube. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 55260 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
Negative;
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Use: | Current CDC recommendations for the serologic diagnosis of Lyme Disease are to screen with polyvalent EIA test and confirm equivocal and positive results with Immunoblot. Both IgM and IgG Immunoblots should be performed on samples less than 4 weeks after appearance of erythema migrans. Only IgG Immunoblot should be performed on samples greater than 4 weeks after the disease onset. IgM Immunoblot in the chronic stage is not recommended and does not aid in the diagnosis of neuroborreliosis or chronic Lyme disease. |
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