Test ID: LYME
Lyme Disease Serology, Serum
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
9129
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosing Lyme disease
As a sensitive screening (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA]) test for Lyme disease
Reflex Tests Lists test(s) that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial test(s)
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYWB | Lyme Disease Ab, Immunoblot, S | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
If Lyme disease serology is positive, then Lyme disease antibody confirmation (by Western blot) will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
LYME/9129: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
LYWB/9535: Western Blot
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Lyme Disease Serology, S
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Borrelia burgdorferi
Lyme C6 Peptide Assay
Lyme C6 Peptide Assay
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