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HelpTest Code LYMET Lyme total Antibody Screen
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top, Grn PST
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 2.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and refrigerate.
Stability
7 days refrigerated, >7 days frozen.
Performed Test Frequency
Summer: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Winter: Tuesday, Friday
Methodology
CLIA
CPT(s)
86618
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry
Cerner Test Code
LymeT
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis, lipemia, or icterus.