Lyme Western Blot




Test Mnemonic

LYMEWB

CPT Codes

  • 86617 - QTY (2)

Aliases

  • Antibody Lyme Panel Western Blot

Includes

  • Lyme IgG and Lyme IgM, with specific bands if positive and interpretation.

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mLSerumSST (Gold) Refrigerated 

Alternate Specimen Requirements

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0.5 mLSerumNo additive (Red) Refrigerated 

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.1 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient3 days
Refrigerated14 days
Frozen30 days

Days Performed

Tue, Fri

Turnaround Time

1 - 4 days

Methodology

Name Description
Western Blot (WB) 

Clinical Info

Lyme western blot (immunoblot) is used as an aid in diagnosis of Lyme disease only where Lyme antibody screen test is positive. Lyme IgM results should only be used within 30 days after onset of compatible early Lyme disease signs and symptoms.The sensitivity of the test is affected by the stage of the disease (most sensitive in late Lyme disease, such as Lyme arthritis) and by early antibiotic treatment. Clinical and epidemiological correlation is required for final interpretation.