Borrelia burgdorferi Western Blot Confirmation |
| Alternative Names: | Lyme disease Western Blot |
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| Laboratory: | Microbiology |
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| Test Code: | LYMEWB |
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| Registration Instructions: | Serology use only. Added when Lyme EIA is positive. |
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| Specimen Types: | Serum |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | Will be performed on positive Lyme EIA sera by testing laboratory. A separate request is not required. |
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | Room Temperature |
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| Assay Frequency: | Fortnightly |
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| External Laboratory: | NSW Health Pathology, Westmead (ICPMR) |
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| External Transport Instructions: | Send at ambient temperature
Lyme disease Western Blot is performed automatically on Lyme EIA positive sera. |
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