2 - 8 day
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Borrelia burgdorferi Antibody by Western Blot
Lyme Disease Confirmatory Test
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Test Overview
Western Blot
Confirmation of positive or borderline Lyme Disease (Borrelia) EIA Antibody test.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
University of Michigan patient specimens with negative EIA results will not be forwarded for Western Blot except by approval of the MLabs Microbiology Laboratory Director.
Collect specimen in red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.