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Test ID BMIPB Borrelia miyamotoi Detection, PCR, Blood

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)


Ordering Guidance


This assay does not detect the Borrelia species that cause Lyme disease. If Lyme disease is suspected, order SLYME / Lyme Antibody Modified 2-Tier with Reflex, Serum.



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).


Reporting Name

Borrelia miyamotoi Detection, PCR, B

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
BMIPB Borrelia miyamotoi Detection, PCR, B 82475-5

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
618298 B. miyamotoi PCR, B 82475-5

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of Borrelia miyamotoi infection in conjunction with clinical findings

 

Preferred method for detection of B miyamotoi using blood specimens

Testing Algorithm

For information see Acute Tickborne Disease Testing Algorithm.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

87478

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.