Borrelia Species DNA, Real-Time PCR, with Reflexes, Blood
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Borrelia Species DNA, Real-Time PCR, with Reflexes, Blood - The diagnosis of Borreliosis is most often made by clinical examination combined with evidence of tick bite or exposure in endemic areas. Amplification of Borrelia genomic DNA from blood, fluids or tissues can support the diagnosis. This test detects Borrelia species which are associated with either Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi), or relapsing fever (Borrelia miyamotoi).
Reflex testing uses predefined clinical logic to automatically order one or more follow-up tests based on the initial test results. Reflex tests are performed automatically without the intervention of the ordering practitioner. They are conducted using the same sample your Patient already provided. If reflex tests are required, there will be additional charges.
Initial test
- Borrelia Species DNA, Qualitative Real Time PCR
Possible reflex biomarkers
- Borrelia miyamotoi flaB gene
- Borrelia burgdorferi DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
A positive result for Borrelia species but a negative result for Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia miyamotoi may indicate that infection is caused by other Borrelia species. A negative result for Borrelia species does not rule out Borrelia infection, and appropriate serology testing may be clinically warranted.
2–5 business days
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Sodium heparin (green-top) tube
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
