Lyme serology, Blood

Diagnostic Use

Travel history to Lyme endemic areas and clinical history required.
Note: Travel to Australia only- Borrelia burgdorferi has yet to be identified in Australian ticks or other vectors that could transmit disease to humans.
If in doubt, please contact a Clinical Microbiologist.

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

LYME

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Referred to Westmead, NSW

Synonyms

Borrelia burgdorferi

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Test Code

2825

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Pre-testing Requirements

Travel history to Lyme endemic areas and clinical history required.

Additional Specimen Information

Travel history to Lyme endemic areas and clinical history required.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Travel history to Lyme endemic areas and clinical history required.

Reference Intervals

Reported as Detected or Not detected

Test Method

EIA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$121.38 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2825

Referred to Westmead, NSW
Onset date of illness desirable. Travel and clinical history required.

Contact Information

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