LYMPB – “Lyme Disease (Borrelia spp) DNA, Qual, RT-PCR, Blood” replaced by BSDQL – “Borrelia Species DNA, Qual Real-Time PCR”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

07/18/2022

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | July Update

Replacement Test

BORRELIA SPECIES DNA, QUAL REAL-TIME PCR

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

LYMPB

Ordering Code

3435320

CPT-4 Codes(s)

87801

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

BSDQL

Ordering Code

3400641

CPT-4 Codes(s)

87801

Specimen Information

Collect

Lavender EDTA

Specimen Preparation

Send 1.0 mL whole blood in original tube or in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Whole blood: Yellow ACD solution A
CSF, synovial fluid

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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Reference Range

Not detected
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Performing Laboratory

Quest SJC
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Interface Map for BSDQL

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Borrelia Species DNA, Qual Real-Time PCR 3400641
3400642 SOURCE Yes
3400643 BORRELIA spp DNA, QL, Misc 32667-8 No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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