Lyme Disease Ab with Reflex to Blot (IgG, IgM)
Description
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted by ticks. EIA is the screening test with high sensitivity for antibody detection. Immunoblot testing qualitatively examines with high specificity antibodies in a patient's specimen. Immunoblot testing is appropriate for confirming a detected EIA test result.
Tick-borne diseases are caused by infections transmitted to humans via a tick vector such as the deer tick, dog tick, wood tick, and Lone Star tick. In the United States, transmission occurs primarily in the spring and summer months. Causative agents include bacteria (including rickettsia), viruses, and protozoa. The incidence varies by geographic location and causative agent.
Lyme Disease Ab with Reflex to Blot (IgG, IgM)
$43
Average competitors price$99
Pricing based on average direct to consumer pricing.- Fasting Required: NO
- Includes: If Lyme Disease Antibody Screen is Equivocal or Positive, Lyme Disease Antibodies (IgG, IgM), Immunoblot
- Preferred Specimen: Serum
- Reference Range(s):
?0.90 Negative 0.91-1.09 Equivocal ?1.10 Positive - Turnaround Time: 5 Days
- Test Code: 6646