Test Code LYMEABS Lyme Disease Antibody Screen, IgG and IgM, Serum

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Gold top tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions:
Note: Label specimen appropriately.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Performing Laboratory

The Valley Hospital

Reference Values

Negative

Reflex Information:

If Lyme IgG/IgM antibodies are positive or equivocal, the specimen is referred to a reference laboratory for Lyme Western Blot.