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Arthropod-borne Disease Panel

Test: Arthropod-borne Disease Panel

Overview

Testing for:
Arthropod-borne Disease Panel, Lyme Disease, Powassan Virus, Babesia, Anaplasma, West Nile Virus
Sample Type:
Whole Blood, Plasma, Serum
Test Code/s:
4011
Preferred Volume:
WB, 3.0 mL;
Plasma/Serum 1.0 mL
Minimum Required:
WB, 1.0 mL;
Plasma/Serum 0.5 mL
Storage:
WB, Room temperature <48 hours; Plasma/Serum, Refrigerator, 6 days; frozen 1 year
Shipping:
WB, Room temperature; Plasma/Serum: If frozen, dry ice; if not previously frozen, ice packs
Turnaround Time:
10 Business Days (Lyme portion – 5 business days)
Hospital/Institution Ordering (PDF)
 

  • Uses

    The Arthropod-borne Disease Panel is a comprehensive diagnostic tool to detect exposure to arthropod-transmitted illnesses.

    Tests include the following:

    • #3001 Lyme Borrelia Screening Test (Total Antibody [IgG/IgM] EIA)
    • #3002 Lyme Confirmatory Tests (IgG and IgM Line Blots)
    • #3008 Powassan Virus IgG/IgM EIA (reflex to IFA if positive)
    • #3013 Babesia IgG IFA
    • #3014 Anaplasma IgG/IgM IFA
    • #5000 West Nile Virus IgM EIA

    Sample Instructions

    Note to Private Practice Physicians
    Please contact Coppe Laboratories to request a sample collection kit ahead of the scheduled blood draw. The kit contains instructions, EDTA tube, test request form, and prepaid overnight postage.

    1. Collect whole blood in EDTA tube labeled with patient name, date of birth, and date and time of draw. SAMPLES MUST BE DRAWN MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY and sent overnight. If submitting plasma, process to plasma, and place in sterile vial or cryotube labeled with patient name, date of birth, and date and time of draw. Serum should be placed in sterile vial or cryotube labeled as above.

    2. Place tube into a biohazard bag with an absorbent pad and seal.

    3. Complete the test request form by clicking on the green Hospital/Institution Ordering button located in the blue box. Scan and send to records@coppelabs.com to give Coppe Laboratories notification that the sample is being sent.

    4. Place the form and the sample in another sealable bag or pouch, seal, and ship according to the listed shipping specifications.

    5. Send the sample using an overnight delivery service. Coppe Laboratories accepts shipments MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. Holiday closures will be posted on the home page of the Coppe website, www.coppelabs.com.

  • Specimen

    Volume / Collection Type

    Minimum

    Storage

    Shipping

    N/A
    WB, 3.0 mL;
    Plasma/Serum 1.0 mL
    WB, 1.0 mL;
    Plasma/Serum 0.5 mL
    WB, Room temperature <48 hours; Plasma/Serum, Refrigerator, 6 days; frozen 1 year
    WB, Room temperature; Plasma/Serum: If frozen, dry ice; if not previously frozen, ice packs
    Specimen:   
    N/A
    Volume / Collection Type:   
    WB, 3.0 mL;
    Plasma/Serum 1.0 mL
    Minimum:   
    WB, 1.0 mL;
    Plasma/Serum 0.5 mL
    Storage:   
    WB, Room temperature <48 hours; Plasma/Serum, Refrigerator, 6 days; frozen 1 year
    Shipping:   
    WB, Room temperature; Plasma/Serum: If frozen, dry ice; if not previously frozen, ice packs

  • Turn Around Time

    10 Business Days (Lyme portion – 5 business days)

  • Methodology

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