Tick Identification w/reflex to Borrelia Species by PCR

Test Code

TIDR

Specimen Name

Tick Identification w/reflex to Borrelia Species by PCR

CPT Codes

  • 87168
  • if reflexed
  • add 87801

Collect

Full intact tick, dead

Stability

Room Temperature 14 days

Volume

Transport tick in 70 percent ethanol in a sterile container.

Minimum Volume

Performed

Performed Varies - Reported 4-10 days

Components

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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