Test Category: Microbiology
Investigation Name:Lymes Serology
Alias or Abbreviation:Borrelia Serology
Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Referred Ext 88257
Requestable Seperately?No
Units:n/a
Minimum Sample Volume:5-10ml
Expected Turnaround Time:7-10 days
Test Code:RFLYM
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:Requires paired sera (acute and convalescent). Please give full clinical details,, including date of onset and travel history.
Collection Conditions / Other Information:If delay in transport to laboratory please store in fridge. Please send second sample 21 days after acute onset.
Reference Laboratory Details:HPA , Level B South Lab Block, Southampton General, Southampton SO16 6YD (Tel: 02380 796408)
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Reference Lab Code:SOHPA
