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Test ID: ELYMI    
Lyme Disease European Immunoblot, Serum

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Aids in diagnosis of Lyme disease caused by infection with Borrelia species endemic to Europe and Asia, including B garinii or B afzelii.

 

This test is only intended for use in patients with recent travel to and exposure to ticks in Europe or regions of Asia who are suspected to have Lyme disease caused by Borrelia species endemic to Europe/Asia.

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

Only orderable as a reflex. See ELYME / Lyme Disease European Antibody Screen, Serum.

 

If ELYME is positive or equivocal, then ELYMI will be performed at an additional charge.

 

See Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Immunoblot

 

Only orderable as a reflex. See ELYME / Lyme Disease European Antibody Screen, Serum.

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Lyme Disease European Immunoblot, S

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

European Lyme Disease