Lyme Disease PCR CSF
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: PBORR
UPHSM LIS Test #:
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-4 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
UPHSM LIS Test #:
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-4 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Collection Info:
SPECIMEN REQUIRED
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as spinal fluid.
Specimen Type: Synovial fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as synovial fluid.
Specimen Type: Tissue (fresh only)
Sources: Skin or synovial biopsy
Container/Tube: Sterile container with normal saline
Specimen Volume: Approximately 4 mm(3)
Collection Instructions:
1. Submit only fresh tissue.
2. Skin biopsies:
a. Wash biopsy site with an antiseptic soap. Thoroughly rinse area with sterile water. Do not use alcohol or iodine preparations. A local anesthetic may be used.
b. Biopsy specimens are best taken by punch biopsy to include full thickness of dermis.
3. Label specimen with source of tissue.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Collection Info:
SPECIMEN REQUIRED
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as spinal fluid.
Specimen Type: Synovial fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as synovial fluid.
Specimen Type: Tissue (fresh only)
Sources: Skin or synovial biopsy
Container/Tube: Sterile container with normal saline
Specimen Volume: Approximately 4 mm(3)
Collection Instructions:
1. Submit only fresh tissue.
2. Skin biopsies:
a. Wash biopsy site with an antiseptic soap. Thoroughly rinse area with sterile water. Do not use alcohol or iodine preparations. A local anesthetic may be used.
b. Biopsy specimens are best taken by punch biopsy to include full thickness of dermis.
3. Label specimen with source of tissue.
Methods
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Clinical Utilities
Supporting the diagnosis of Lyme disease in conjunction with serologic testing
Specific indications including testing skin biopsies when a rash lesion is not characteristic of erythema migrans, and testing synovial fluid or synovium to support the diagnosis of Lyme arthritis
Specific indications including testing skin biopsies when a rash lesion is not characteristic of erythema migrans, and testing synovial fluid or synovium to support the diagnosis of Lyme arthritis
CPT Codes
87476
87798 x 2
87999 (if appropriate for government payers)
87798 x 2
87999 (if appropriate for government payers)
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
