CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. This algorithm may be able to assist in the identification of early Lyme disease within the first 30 days of infection. In this algorithm, serum is first tested in an immunoassay measuring combined IgG and IgM antibodies to specific borrelial proteins if reactive, the sample is then tested in separate Borrelia burgdorferi IgG and IgM immunoassays. There has been an urgency to establish an efficient testing protocol that increases sensitivity for antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi in early disease without negatively impacting specificity. Transport: Store serum at 2☌ to 8☌ after collection and ship the same day per packaging instructions included with the provided shipping box.Ĭauses for Rejection: Specimens other than serum improper labeling samples not stored properly samples older than stability limits gross hemolysis grossly lipemic grossly ictericĬlinical Significance: Lyme disease is a growing health issue. Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after draw.Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.

burgdorferi Ab, Lyme Early, Borrelia ELISA, B burgdorferi, Lyme Titer, Modified Two Tiered Test, Lyme, Serum, Borrelia burgdorferi, Lyme ELISA, Lyme Serology Includes: If Lyme Disease Antibody is Positive or Equivocal (≥0.91), then Lyme Disease Supplemental Antibodies (IgG, IgM), Immunoassay will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86617 (x2)).Īlternative Name(s): MTTT-2, Borrelia VlsE1 pepC10, B.

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