Geisinger Medical Laboratories Test Catalog

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BORRELIA SPECIES (LYME) DNA REAL TIME PCR, QUALITATIVE

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2631             Geisinger Epic ID: 39211
       

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Whole Blood, CSF or synovial fluid
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
1 mL EDTA whole blood; minimum 0.5 mL. 1 mL CSF or synovial fluid in a sterile container; minimum 0.5 mL.

SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature:
Refrigerated.
Specimen stability:
Room Temperature: 2 Days. Refrigerated: 7 Days. Frozen: Unacceptable.
Rejection criteria:
Frozen specimen unacceptable.

TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
87801
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.  The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Test includes:
Borrelia burgdorferi DNA by PCR.
Methodology:
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Synonyms:
Borrelia Burgdorferi DNA
Quest test code 15777
LYMPCR, LYME PCR

Performing Locations

Quest Diagnostics

Technical Lead: Michael Weaver    
Frequency: Set up: Monday-Saturday. Report available: 1-3 days.    
Performed STAT? No
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