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Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi)

Test Code: MICRO-bacterial-serology-lyme-diseaseborrelia-burgdorferi

Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) lab test information, test code MICRO-bacterial-serology-lyme-diseaseborrelia-burgdorferi, specimen requirements, performed by PHOL NML (European Lyme). View collection container, handling, stability, reference range, turnaround time, and test notes for Lyme disea

Microbiology Section

Bacterial Serology

Specimen Type

Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi)

Collection Guidelines

Clotted blood

Container/Minimum Volume

Red or gold top tube 5 mL

Transportation

<3 hr RT

Storage

Refrigerator

Testing Limits

1/week

Location of Testing

PHOL NML (European Lyme)

Additional Instructions/Comments

Acute and convalescent specimen required. Clinical history and recent travel history must be provided. CSF testing for Lyme disease by PCR requires approval on the Microbiologist and is performed at the National Microbiology Laboratory. Please refer to: Molecular detection of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato PHOL only tests for NA Lyme. European Lyme must be specifically requested to send to NML.

TAT For Negative Report

Not specified

Image / Document

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Related Requisitions / Documents

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Last Updated

June 1, 2026

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