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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Lyme Disease CSF Serology (Referred Test) (Synonym: Lyme Neuroborreliosis, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto) | ||
| Pathogen: | Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto | ||
| Collection Alert: | Consult the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call prior to specimen collection | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4248 | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Paired - 2mL CSF and 5 mL GOLD SST Total IgG and albumin levels for both CSF & serum must accompany these samples. Must be confirmed to be serologically positive for Lyme Disease before requesting testing for neuroborreliosis. | ||
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| Routine Turn Around Time: | 21 calendar days upon receipt at referral lab | ||
| Testing Area: | Referred Out | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary and Edmonton) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Test is specific for B. burgdorferi sensu stricto. NAT/PCR on CSF is available, but the yield is < 30% and must be discussed with the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call Testing performed at National Microbiology Laboratory in strongly suspected cases of neuroborreliosis | ||
| Last Updated On: | Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Jul 16 2024 12:00AM | ||
