Lyme Disease Multiplex – Equine (IDEXX)
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Overview
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Method | Referral |
| Sample Comment | Serum - 2 mL; for neurological cases include CSF - 1 mL |
| Turnaround Time | 2 Weeks |
| Species | Equine |
Shipping & Handling
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Specimines Container | Red top tube |
| Shipping & Handling | Refrigerate. Ship on ice packs. |
Additional Information
The multiplex test is based on fluorescent bead technology that allows for the simultaneous measurement of antibodies to three Borrelia burgdorferi antigens in equine serum. Recommend waiting 4 weeks after tick exposure before testing.