Lyme Disease Antibody with Reflex to Immunoassay (IgG, IgM) (MTTT)
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Clinical significance
Test resources
Test FAQ
Algorithm
Clinical focus
Details
Includes
If Lyme Disease Antibody is Positive or Equivocal (≥0.90), then Lyme Disease Supplemental Antibodies (IgG, IgM), Immunoassay will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86617(x2)).
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Alternative name(s)
Modified Two Tiered Test,Lyme Serology,Borrelia burgdorferi Antibodies,Lyme Disease,B burgdorferi,MTTT-2
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| 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 • Grossly icteric |
Reference Range(s)
| Lyme Ab, Screen | <0.90 index |
| Lyme Ab (IgG) | <0.90 index |
| Lyme Ab (IgM) | <0.90 index |
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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