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Tick-borne Disease, Acute Molecular Panel

Test code

94322

CPT code(s)*

87468, 87469, 87478, 87484, 87801
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Clinical significance

Tick-borne Disease, Acute Molecular Panel - 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.
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Test resources

Test FAQ

Lyme Disease Testing

Algorithm

An Approach to the Differential Diagnosis of Tick-borne Diseases
Serological Test Selection for the Differential Diagnosis of Tick-borne Diseases Based on Geographic Origin and Symptoms of Infection

Clinical focus

Lyme Disease: Laboratory Support of Diagnosis and Management

Topic brief

Tick-borne Disease: Laboratory Support of Diagnosis and Management

Details

Test details

Includes

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anaplasma Phagocytophilum DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Babesia microti DNA, Real-Time PCR
Borrelia miyamotoi DNA, Real-Time PCR,
Ehrlichia chaffeensis DNA, Real-Time PCR
Borrelia Species DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR

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.

Alternative name(s)

Acute Molecular Panel

Specimen requirements
Patient preparationNone Specified
Preferred specimen(s)3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum volume1.5 mL
Transport containerEDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport temperatureRefrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen stabilityRoom temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject criteriaHemolysis • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Service Area Information
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Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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