Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies
Which test do we use?
ELFA IgG
ELFA IgM
Sampling instructions
For 1 or 2 serological analyses: at least 1 ml serum
For 3 to 5 serological analyses: at least 2 ml serum
Storage conditions
The serum can be sent at room temperature, but the duration of transportation must be reduced as much as possible (avoid weekends or holidays).
Important advice
For confirmation test, diagnosis rule 79 applies. A line immunoassay (LIA) can only be performed as confirmation if the ELFA screening is positive.
Frequence
Once per week (screening)
Reference values
IgG: <0.20
IgM: <0.20
Delivery time of the result
On average: 3 days
Accredited
yes
RIZIV-code
552134 / 552145
Loinc-code
IgG: 22128-3
IgM: 22135-8
Laatste wijziging op: 13/01/2023