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3150. PCR. Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (blood, qualitative determination)
Turnaround time (days): 3
1350 ₴
Description
PCR testing detects DNA of the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato bacterial complex in the blood of individuals who have likely had contact with an ixodid tick and/or who have early and/or late manifestations of the disease. The advantage of this method is the early detection of infection (if the antibody test for Borrelia burgdorferi is negative).
When and who needs the test?
- Diagnosis of tick-borne borreliosis in seronegative patients.
- If secondary infection with B. burgdorferi sl. is suspected.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for tick-borne borreliosis.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach;
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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