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Test Code LYSF / 160457-LC LYME DISEASE WESTERN BLOT CSF

Important Note

Do not order unless there is proof that the patient has anti-borrelia antibodies in blood.

Additional Codes

Software                                    Test Code                                      
SoftID  LYSF
EPIC LAB20283
LabCorp 160457

Performing Laboratory

Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)

Useful For

Analysis and interpretation for IgG-specific and IgM-specific antibodies

Method Name

Western Blot (WB)

Reference Values

Positive: Five of the following Borrelia-specific bands: P18, P23, P28, P30, P39, P41, P45, P58, P66, P93

Negative: No bands or banding patterns that do not meet positive criteria

Days and Times Test Performed

2 days weekly

Varies

Report Available

3-5 Days

Specimen Type

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Preferred Container

Sterile Container

Preferred Volume

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): 2 mL (Sterile Container)

Minimum Volume

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): 1 mL (Sterile Container)

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

2. Send CSF refrigerated.

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
86617 x2 Antibody; Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme Disease), Confirmatory Test (eg: Western Blot or Immunoblot)  

Performing Laboratory Location

Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)

Clinical Significance

This procedure may be considered by Medicare and other carriers as investigational and, therefore, may not be payable as a covered benefit for patients.