The diagnosis of Borreliosis is most often made by clinical examination combined with evidence of tick bite or exposure in endemic areas. Amplification of Borrelia genomic DNA from blood, fluids or tissues can support the diagnosis.
1.0 mL Whole Blood in a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA
1.0 mL CSF, collected in a sterile, leak proof container
or
1.0 mL Synovial fluid, collected in a sterile, leak proof container
or
1.0 mL Whole Blood in a Yellow Top Tube - ACD
48 hours Ambient
7 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen
Not detected
The diagnosis of Borreliosis is most often made by clinical examination combined with evidence of tick bite or exposure in endemic areas. Amplification of Borrelia genomic DNA from blood, fluids or tissues can support the diagnosis.
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