Test Code 4017877 Lyme Antibody IgG IgM w/Reflex SHL (Rapid)

Important Note

All positive results will be sent to Mayo for Western Blot Confirmation.

1 mL serum

SST (tiger, gold top), or red top tube

0.6 mL

Note: Sample volumes less than 0.6 mL will not provide sufficent volume to allow for confirmatory testing.

8 hours at room temperature, 48 hours at 2-8°

Incorrect tube

Incorrectly labeled tube

Sample older than 8 hours room temp or 48 hours refrigerated

Same day

7 days

Fluorescent Immunoassay

Springfield Hospital Laboratory