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Test Code LYME Lyme Disease Serology, Serum

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3040958
NBS code LBC12889
Service code 36889

Reporting Name

Lyme Disease Serology, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Information: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.


National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

NUH Outreach Laboratories:
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
Preferred: Gold Top
Acceptable: Red Top
Processing Requirements
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 1 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Frozen

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 10 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Heat inactivated Reject

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Testing Algorithm

If Lyme disease serology is positive or equivocal, then Lyme disease antibody confirmation (by Western blot) will be performed at an additional charge.

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
LYWB Lyme Disease Ab, Immunoblot, S Yes No

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 4 days
National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

Please note that this is a referral test requiring transport to the external testing facility and an additional 3-5 days is required.

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Diagnosing 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.

CPT Code Information

86618

86617 x 2-Lyme disease confirmation (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
LYME Lyme Disease Serology, S 20449-5

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
LYME Lyme Disease Serology, S 20449-5

Secondary ID

9129

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.
National University Hospital-Singapore Additional Information:

Last updated 03/07/2026