Borrelia Species DNA, Real-Time PCR, with Reflexes, Synovial Fluid/CSF

Borrelia Species DNA, Real-Time PCR, with Reflexes, Synovial Fluid/CSF

Test Code

39218
87801
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
39218
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, Real-Time PCR, with Reflexes, Synovial Fluid/CSF - This test is intended for the qualitative detection of Borrelia DNA in CSF or synovial fluid. 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 ...

Test Resources

Test FAQ

Lyme Disease Testing

Clinical Focus

Lyme Disease: Laboratory Support of Diagnosis and Management

Topic Brief

Tick-borne Disease: Laboratory Support of Diagnosis and Management

Test Details

Includes

  • If Borrelia Species DNA, Real-Time PCR is Detected, then Borrelia burgdorferi DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Miscellaneous and Borrelia miyamotoi DNA, Real-Time PCR, Miscellaneous will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code(s): 87476, 87478)

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
If Borrelia Species DNA, Real-Time PCR is Detected, then Borrelia burgdorferi DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Miscellaneous and Borrelia miyamotoi DNA, Real-Time PCR, Miscellaneous will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code(s): 87476, 87478)

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)

3 mL CSF or synovial fluid collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Sterile leak-proof container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

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

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
3 mL CSF or synovial fluid collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
0.5 mL
Sterile leak-proof container
Refrigerated (cold packs)
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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