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Alternative Names:

Lyme disease Western Blot

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

BOW

Registration Instructions:

Serology use only. Added when Lyme EIA is positive.

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Will be performed on positive Lyme EIA sera by testing laboratory. A separate request is not required.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Institute of Clin.Pathology & Medical Res. (ICPMR)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

Lyme disease Western Blot is performed automatically on Lyme EIA positive sera.