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Sample type
Serum
Tick for identification - these can be sent to the lab if found on a patient's skin
Specimen requirements
Blood in SST gold top tube
Tick sent in sterile universal container
Minimum volume
Serum - 0.5ml
Frequency of test
Serology - Monday to Saturday
Tick for identification - daily, Monday to Friday
Turnaround time
Serology - one day
Tick for identification - 3 days
What to request on EPR
Lyme Disease IgG level, blood; Insect / parasite for identification, specimen
