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Test ID: LYME    
Lyme Disease Serology, Serum

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

Diagnosis of Lyme disease

 

This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.

 

This test should not be used for treatment monitoring.

Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
LYWBLyme Disease Ab, Immunoblot, SYesNo

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

If Lyme disease serology is positive or equivocal, then Lyme disease antibody confirmation (by Western blot) 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

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

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 Serology, S

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

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