Tick-borne Disease, Acute Molecular Panel
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This comprehensive test helps diagnose various tick-borne diseases, making it easier for doctors by eliminating the need to test for each disease separately. These diseases often share similar symptoms and are found in the same geographic areas, making this panel a crucial tool for accurate diagnosis.
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- Borrelia Miyamotoi DNA, Qualitative Real Time PCR
- Borrelia Species DNA, Qualitative Real Time PCR
- Ehrlichia chaffeensis DNA, Real-Time PCR
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
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: 1.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Hemolysis • 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
