Virology
| Full details for "Borrelia burgdorferi". | |
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Name |
Borrelia burgdorferi |
Alternative name/Profile |
Lyme disease / Borreliosis / Borrellia / burgdorferi / Borrellia burgdorferi |
Department |
Virology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Peripheral blood |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
6 ml clotted Red top serum tube |
Frequency of analysis |
2 - 3 times weekly |
Turnaround time |
5 days (A confirmatory result from PHE Porton may take longer) |
Availability |
Monday - Friday |
Notes |
Specimens sent to the National Virus Reference Laboratory User Manual, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 A two-stage approach for the serological diagnosis of B burgdorferi infection is currently applied by the NVRL. 1. A sensitive enzyme immunoassay is used as a screening step. 2. Samples yielding reactive screening test results are referred to the Lyme Borreliosis Unit (Lyme RU) Public Health England (PHE) Porton for further investigation by second-stage immunoblot (Western blot) tests. Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately. |
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Last updated |
Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:50:46 IST |