Tick Identification w/reflex to Borrelia Species by PCR

Specimen:

Test Code

TIDR

Specimen Name

Tick Identification w/reflex to Borrelia Species by PCR

Collect

Full intact tick, dead

Submit

Transport tick in 70 percent ethanol in a sterile container.

Special Handling

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Ambient 14 days

Methodology

Performed

Performed Varies - Reported 4-10 days

Reported

CPT Codes

  • 87168
  • if reflexed
  • add 87801

Components

Additional Information

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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