
Broad Coverage Lyme Ab Assay
IGeneX
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
The Lyme Broad Coverage Antibody (BCA) Assay is a qualitative test designed to detect IgM and IgG antibodies to Lyme Borreliae group-specific antigens in human serum. The sensitivity of the Lyme BCA Assay is 94%, and the specificity is 95%.
- Borrelia burgdorferi IgG
- Borrelia burgdorferi IgM
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 10 business days after the lab receives samples.
10 business days
Before You Start
- Please read the test preparation and collection instructions here.
- Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
Day Before Collection
- Ensure you are well hydrated.
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island




