Lyme Disease Serology w/ Conf (Sendout)
General Information
Lab Name
Lyme Disease Serology w/ Conf (Sendout)
Lab Code
RLYMES
Epic Name
Lyme Disease Serology w/ Conf (Sendout)
External Test Id
LYME
Description
Useful For:
- Diagnosis of Lyme disease.
- This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.
- This test should not be used for treatment monitoring.
Testing Algorithm: If Lyme disease serology is positive, then Lyme disease antibody confirmation by Immunoblot will be performed at additional charge.
Synonyms
B. burgdorferi, Borrelia burgdorferi, LYME, Lyme C6 Peptide Assay, Lymes, RLYM, Tick, Tick-borne, VlsE1/pepC10 Assay
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| RLYMER | Lyme Disease Serology |
Interpretation
Method
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reference Range
See individual components
Ref. Range Notes
Reference Values: Negative
Interpretation:
| Negative: | No evidence of antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi detected. False-negative results may occur in recently infected patients (< or =2 weeks) due to low or undetectable antibody levels to B burgdorferi. If recent exposure is suspected, a second specimen should be collected and tested in 2 to 4 weeks. |
| Equivocal: | Not diagnostic. Supplemental testing by immunoblot has been ordered by reflex. |
| Positive: | Not diagnostic. Supplemental testing by immunoblot has been ordered by reflex. |
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
3 mL blood in GOLD SST or RED TOP tube
Handling Instructions
Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 10 days; Frozen: 30 days; Ambient: Unacceptable.
Reject Due To: Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, heat-inactivated specimen.
Quantity
requested: 0.5 mL serum
minimum: 0.4 mL serum
Processing
Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.
Sendouts:
- Order Mayo Test: LYME.
- Interfaced: Yes.
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 10 days; Frozen: 30 days; Ambient: Unacceptable.
Reject Due To: Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, heat-inactivated specimen.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Sendouts Mayo Lab (RF) (MARF)
Performing Location(s)
| Sendout |
Mayo Clinic Laboratories (Superior Drive)
800-533-1710 3050 Superior Drive NW |
|---|
Frequency
Performed: Monday - Friday. Report Available: 1-4 days.
Available STAT?
No