Lyme Disease Antibodies (IgG, IgM), Immunoblot
- Laboratory
- Quest Diagnostics
- Test code
- 8593
- Specimen
- Serum
- Fasting
- Not stated
- LOINC
- 6320-6, 6321-4, 9587-7, 9588-5, 9589-3, 9590-1, 9591-9, 9592-7, 9593-5, 9594-3, 9595-0, 9596-8, 9597-6, 9598-4, 9599-2
- Turnaround
- Set up: Tues, Fri; Report available: 5 days
Laboratory assay overview
Lyme disease is transmitted by a tick vector carrying Borrelia burgdorferi. Immunoblot testing qualitatively examines, with high specificity, antibodies in a patient's specimen. Immunoblot testing is appropriate for confirming a detected EIA or IFA test result.
Quest Diagnostics population reference ranges
Quest Diagnostics calculates these statistical intervals for this specific assay and demographic group, not as universal optimal targets.
| Population | Range |
|---|---|
| Lyme Disease Ab (IgG), Blot | Negative |
| Lyme Disease Ab (IgM), Blot | Negative |
View complete laboratory reference notes
Lyme Disease Ab (IgG), Blot Negative Lyme Disease Ab (IgM), Blot Negative
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