Lyme Disease, Line Blot

What this laboratory test evaluates

DetailsThis test is used to detect antibodies antibodies to the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This test is intended as the second step in testing serum samples found to have been equivocal or positive using an ELISA or IFA test.

What type of sample is required for this test?Serum

Test ResourcesFor more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

Additional test information

This test is used to detect antibodies antibodies to the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This test is intended as the second step in testing serum samples found to have been equivocal or positive using an ELISA or IFA test.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Serum
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 1 – 5 business days after the lab receives samples.

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.

Related Sunridge care

Learn how Sunridge approaches Lyme Disease and ask whether this test is appropriate for your clinical question.