Borrelia burgdorferi IgG (Lyme Disease) Serology

Test/Investigation

Borrelia burgdorferi IgG (Lyme Disease) Serology

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

Lyme disease

Comments/Precautions

Please note this test will not be performed without relevant clinical details including date of onset and history of tick bite. IgG positives are sent to the reference laboratory for confirmation - this may impact TAT.

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

72 hrs. at 2°C to 8°C

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

4 Days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH