Borrelia miyamotoi DNA, Real-Time PCR, Tick

Borrelia miyamotoi DNA, Real-Time PCR, Tick

Test Code

93794
87478
93794
87478
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Borrelia miyamotoi DNA, Real-Time PCR, Tick - Detection of Borrelia miyamotoi DNA in black-legged ticks supports the potential for transmission of this organism to humans; human infection must be confirmed independently through patient testing.

Test Resources

Algorithm

An Approach to the Differential Diagnosis of Tick-borne Diseases

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 the 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)

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 the 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)

Tick borne
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

Deer tick in 70% alcohol collected in a screw-cap, leak-proof container

Transport Container

Sterile, screw-cap container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 48 hours
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
Deer tick in 70% alcohol collected in a screw-cap, leak-proof container
Sterile, screw-cap container
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 48 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

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