Borrelia species DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Tick

Borrelia species DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Tick

Test Code

15510
87801
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
15510
87801
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Borrelia species DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Tick - This test is intended for the qualitative detection of Borrelia DNA in ticks. Borrelia are spirochetes and are commonly classified into two categories: those that cause Lyme disease (Lyme borreliosis) and those that cause relapsing fever. This test detects species in both categories.

Borrelia are typically transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected tick, including hard-bodied ticks of the genera Amblyomma and Ixodes and soft-bodied ticks of the genera Ornithodoros.

Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne infection in the United States, ...

Test Resources

Test FAQ

Lyme Disease Testing

Algorithm

An Approach to the Differential Diagnosis of Tick-borne Diseases

Clinical Focus

Lyme Disease: Laboratory Support of Diagnosis and Management

Topic Brief

Tick-borne Disease: Laboratory Support of Diagnosis and Management

Test Details

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Not detected

Alternative Name(s)

Lyme,Borreliosis,Tick borne

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Not detected

Alternative Name(s)

Lyme,Borreliosis,Tick borne
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 tick in 70% ethanol in a sterile plastic leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

1 tick (in 70% ethanol)

Collection Instructions

Place 1 fresh intact tick in 1-10 mL of 70% ethanol in a sterile leak-proof container.
Specimens submitted in formalin will not be accepted.

Transport Container

Sterile leak-proof container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 72 hours
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 tick in 70% ethanol in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
1 tick (in 70% ethanol)
Place 1 fresh intact tick in 1-10 mL of 70% ethanol in a sterile leak-proof container.
Specimens submitted in formalin will not be accepted.
Sterile leak-proof container
Room temperature
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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