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HelpTest Code TIKLB Tick-Borne Panel, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Royal blue top (EDTA), pink top (EDTA), or sterile vial containing EDTA-derived aliquot
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube (preferred).
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
BABESIA SPECIES, MOLECULAR DETECTION, PCR
Negative
EHRLICHIA/ANAPLASMA, MOLECULAR DETECTION, PCR
Negative
BORRELIA MIYAMOTOI, MOLECULAR DETECTION, PCR
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87798 x4
87469
87468
87484
87478
87999 (if appropriate for government payers)