Borrelia miyamotoi DNA, Real-Time PCR, Miscellaneous

Borrelia miyamotoi DNA, Real-Time PCR, Miscellaneous

Test Code

93795
87478
93795
87478
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Borrelia miyamotoi DNA, Real-Time PCR, Miscellaneous - Persons infected with Borrelia miyamotoi most likely have fever, joint pains, fatigue, and headache, though unlike Lyme disease, rash is uncommon.
The diagnosis of Borrelia miyamotoi is most often made by history and clinical examination combined with exposure in endemic areas. Amplification of B. miyamotoi genomic DNA from blood, fluids or tissues confirms the diagnosis.

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)

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)

Tick borne
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

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

Alternative Specimen(s)

Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD (yellow-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Sterile leak-proof container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • CSF or synovial fluid
    Room temperature: 48 hours
    Refrigerated: 7 days
    Frozen: 30 days

    Whole blood
    Room temperature: 48 hours
    Refrigerated: 7 days
    Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Whole blood containing heparin as an anticoagulant

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL CSF or synovial fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD (yellow-top) tube
0.3 mL
Sterile leak-proof container
Refrigerated (cold packs)
CSF or synovial fluid
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Whole blood containing heparin as an anticoagulant
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.

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