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Test Code LAB17639 SYMPTOMATIC TICK PANEL (FOR ATLAS CLIENTS ONLY)

Important Note

This panel includes: 

Anaplasma and Babesia Testing by PCR, LAB17623

Lyme Antibody, LYMAB

This test is subject to reflex testing, see Laboratory Reflex Testing Policy, you have the option to decline reflex testing if you believe it is not medically necessary. CDC guidelines state that Lyme Confirmation testing should only be ordered on specimens that are positive or equivocal by a FDA-licensed antibody screening test.  Samples with a result of positive or equivocal will reflex Lyme Ab Confirmation (CLIA) (CPT 86617 × 2).  In addition, if Anaplasma and Babesia Testing by PCR is positive for Babesia, the Parasite Exam, Blood (CPT 87207) will reflex.

Additional Codes

Orderable Codes:

Epic Code (lab use only) Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
LAB17639 LAB17639 N/A N/A

Panel Components:

Reporting Name Atlas Code Order LOINC
Lyme Ab LYMAB 20449-5
Anaplasma and Babesia Testing by PCR LAB17623 41852-5

Result Component for LYMAB:

Reporting Name Atlas Code Result LOINC
Lyme Ab LYMAB 20449-5

Result Components for Anaplasma and Babesia Testing by PCR:

Reporting Name Atlas Code Result LOINC
Anaplasma phagocytophilum 12301020109 30039-2
Babesia species 12301020110 88233-2

 

Specimen Information

See individual tests.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

See individual tests.

 

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

PCR

CPT(s)

Lyme Ab:  86618

Anaplasma and Babesia Testing by PCR:  87468, 87798

 

Instrumentation

DiaSorin Liaison XL

Luminex ARIES

Reference Range

See individual tests.

Section

Chemistry-2

Microbiology-2

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

 

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes