LYME DISEASE ANTIBODIES (IGG,IGM), IMMUNOBLOT

Clinical Significance
Lyme Disease Antibodies (IgG, IgM), Immunoblot -
Lyme disease is transmitted by a tick vector carrying Borrelia burgdorferi. Immunoblot testing qualitatively examines, with high specificity, antibodies in a patient's specimen. Immunoblot testing is appropriate for confirming a detected EIA or IFA test result.

Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL serum

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL

Transport Container
Transport tube

Transport Temperature
Room temperature

Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
 
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic

Setup Schedule

Methodology
Immunoblot (IB)

Reference Range(s)
Lyme Disease Ab (IgG), Blot    Negative
Lyme Disease Ab (IgM), Blot    Negative

Alternative Name(s)
Borrelia burgdorferi