Tick Identification with Reflex to Borrelia Species by PCR (Lyme Disease) TICFLX
| Method(s) | Qualitative Microscopy/Macroscopy |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Full intact tick, dead |
| Transport | Transport tick room temperature in 70% ethanol in an ARUP Sterile Transport Tube. (Min: 1 tick) Also acceptable: Refrigerated. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
| Stability | Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| Schedule | Varies |
| Billing Code | 5011686 |
| CPTCode | 87168; IF REFLEXED, ADD 87801 |