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Department

Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme) antibody testing

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
5ml

Turnaround Time

Available upon request

Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme) antibody testing

Patient Preparation

For taking blood samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.

Red top blood (serum) samples

  • Sufficient blood for the test should be drawn into red topped (no additive) vacuum tubes.

Notes

Please provide clinical information, including any travel. Significant results telephoned