Not a first-line test for Lyme disease. May be useful if strong suspicion of Lyme disease persists in spite of persistent negative serologic testing. Blood and CSF specimens have poor clinical sensitivity for detection of Borrelia burgdorferi by PCR.
Compliance Statement
For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
ARUP Test Code
0055570
Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Monday-Sunday; results reported within 5 days.
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Specimen Type
CSF, synovial fluid or tissue.
Collection Containers
Sterile Plastic Leakproof Container
Minimum Collection Volume
1.2 mL
Specimen Preparation
CSF or Synovial Fluid: Transfer 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum, to a sterile container. Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately.
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized specimens, tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year All Others: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 year
Remarks
Specimen source required.
Containers
Sterile Tube
Sterile Plastic Leakproof Container
Reference Interval
Not detected
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
CPT Disclaimer
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes published in the M Health Fairview Test Directory are based on American Medical Association (AMA) guidelines and are provided for informational purposes only. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. CPT coding is the responsibility of the billing party. M Health Fairview Laboratories does not assume responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes listed in this Test Directory. Charges may vary due to reflexing, susceptibilities, specimen source, patient age, methodology requirements, etc..
Not a first-line test for Lyme disease. May be useful if strong suspicion of Lyme disease persists in spite of persistent negative serologic testing. Blood and CSF specimens have poor clinical sensitivity for detection of Borrelia burgdorferi by PCR.
Compliance Statement
For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
ARUP Test Code
0055570
Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Monday-Sunday; results reported within 5 days.
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Collection & Processing
Specimen Type
CSF, synovial fluid or tissue.
Collection Containers
Sterile Plastic Leakproof Container
Minimum Collection Volume
1.2 mL
Specimen Preparation
CSF or Synovial Fluid: Transfer 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum, to a sterile container. Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately.
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized specimens, tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year All Others: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 year
Remarks
Specimen source required.
Containers
Containers
Sterile Tube
Sterile Plastic Leakproof Container
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
Not detected
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Administrative
CPT Disclaimer
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes published in the M Health Fairview Test Directory are based on American Medical Association (AMA) guidelines and are provided for informational purposes only. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. CPT coding is the responsibility of the billing party. M Health Fairview Laboratories does not assume responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes listed in this Test Directory. Charges may vary due to reflexing, susceptibilities, specimen source, patient age, methodology requirements, etc..
