Clinical Utilities
Aid in the diagnosis of acute infection with the Lyme disease agent.

CPT Codes
86618 x 2

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range
Borrelia burgdorferi IgG & IgM Interpretation:

Negative ................<=0.8
Borderline...............0.81-1.19
Positive...................>=1.20

Component Information

Name		B. BURGDORFERI IGG ANTIBODIES
Method		EIA
CPT Code		86618
Units		Index
Ref Range
Reflex Reason

Name		B. BURGDORFERI IGM ANTIBODIES
Method		EIA
CPT Code		86618
Units		Index
Ref Range
Reflex Reason

Collection Notes

Additional Comments
A Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) is performed at no charge on all specimens positive for Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies by enzyme immunoassay to exclude potential cross-reactions with syphilis.