Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies

This test is referred to another lab outside our network
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
Description: 
Serological assay for diagnosis of Lyme disease performed by reference laboratory RIPL, PHE Microbiology, Porton Down.

Sample is forwarded by virology staff to reference laboratory and clinical advice is provided by microbiology staff.
Clinical details: 
Lyme disease.

Erythema migrans

Acrodermatitis
Arthralgia
Arthritis
Episcleritis
Fatigue
Fever
Headache
Keratitis
Lymphadenopathy
Lymphocytoma
Meningitis
Myalgia
Neurological symptoms
Uveitis
Vitreitis
Sample type and Volume required: 
10 ml serum
Turnaround time: 
7 days
Contacts:
South London Specialist Virology Centre
Results: 02032996155 Medical Advice: 02032996298
King's College Hospital
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS

DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.

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Last updated: 07/08/2015