Borrelia burgdorferi serology (Lyme disease)
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About This Test
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Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology Requirement: 4ml clotted blood (1ml if paediatric), red top, Provide specific travel and exposure history, please state if history of tick bite, provide details of symptoms including onset dates. NB Failure to provide relevant information may result in sample being rejected
Turnaround Time: 5-7 working days |
Detection of IgG and/or IgM antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi, as appropriate according to the clinical information given
Other Comments:
If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 48 hours are undesirable
Measurement units: Not applicable
Clinical decision points: Interpretive comments included in report
Factors known to significantly affect results: Haemolysis
Reference Lab: PHE Porton