No interpretive criteria for Lyme disease ( Borrelia burgdorferi) immunoblot have been established for CSF. The presence of reactive antibodies in CSF may represent either compartmental antibody production or transudation of plasma antibody. Immunoblot assays may be used to confirm the presence of B. burgdorferi-specific antibodies detected in screening assays (ELISA or IFA).
2.0 mL CSF in a Sterile Plastic Vial
5 days Ambient
14 days Refrigerated (transport)
30 days Frozen
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1.0 mL CSF
No bands detected
No interpretive criteria for Lyme disease ( Borrelia burgdorferi) immunoblot have been established for CSF. The presence of reactive antibodies in CSF may represent either compartmental antibody production or transudation of plasma antibody. Immunoblot assays may be used to confirm the presence of B. burgdorferi-specific antibodies detected in screening assays (ELISA or IFA).
6 days
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86617 x 2