Description
Lyme disease is caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, but its direct detection by culture or microscopy is difficult. As such, a serological assay for the detection of IgG and IgM is employed for the detection of an immune response to the bacterium in patients suspected of having been bitten by the tick Ixodes ricinus and showing symptoms of disease such as erythema chronicum migrans or flu-like symptoms.
Also known as
Lyme disease
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Additional information
Not applicable
Sending address
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Level 4, Camelia Botnar Laboratories
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
DX number: DX6640203
DX Exchange: Bloomsbury 91WC
Laboratory service
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Sample requirements
Serum (2ml in clotted blood tube)
Reference range
Not applicable
Turnaround time
24 hours
Disease / group
Viral infection, viral immunity
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required