Borrelia burgdorferi Antibodies, IgG and IgM by Immunoblot (CSF)
Abbrev Code: | CLYMGM | ||
Order Code: | LAB3391 | Order Name: | Lyme IGG and IGM CSF by Immunoblot |
Synonyms: | Lyme Antibody Detection; Lyme Disease, CSF | ||
Methodology: | Immunoblot | ||
CPT Codes: | 86617 x1, 86617 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Sun-Sat; results reported within 1-3 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Parallel testing is preferred. Label samples as acute or convalescent. | ||
Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | CSF |
Optimal Volume: | 3 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2 mL |
Container: | Sterile tube |
Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed, contaminated, xanthochromic 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. |
Stability: | 8 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
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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