Lyme IgG/IgM Antibodies(1)

Test Name

Lyme IgG/IgM Antibodies(1)

LIS Code

LYME

Availability

Twice a week

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

5-7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

Lyme IgG/IgM Antibodies(1)

Minimum Volume

3 ml Whole Blood

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate.

Specimen Preparation In House

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 1,000 G and separate serum into 12 x 75 pour-off tube. Refrigerate until analysis.

Stat Availability

NOT

Test Results

Pos/Neg

Additional Test Information

If Positive, Lyme Western Blot testing will be performed