LYME DISEASE SEROLOGY, SPINAL FLUID
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: CLYME
UPHSM LIS Test #: 7432
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Testing Time: 1 Day
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs
UPHSM LIS Test #: 7432
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Testing Time: 1 Day
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL CSF
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: STERILE VIAL
Collection Info:
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: STERILE VIAL
Collection Info:
Specimen Acceptability
Reject Due To
Hemolysis
Mild OK; Gross OK
Lipemia
Mild OK; Gross OK
Icterus
NA
Other
NA
Hemolysis
Mild OK; Gross OK
Lipemia
Mild OK; Gross OK
Icterus
NA
Other
NA
Clinical Utilities
If Lyme disease serology is positive, then immunoblot testing will be performed at an additional charge.
CPT Codes
86618-Lyme disease serology
86617 x 2-Lyme blot (if appropriate)
86617 x 2-Lyme blot (if appropriate)
* 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.
