Blood kit (unspecified)

Wise Diagnostic Systems is a specialty lab offering molecular and antibody testing, including Lyme disease assays. [W1][W2] Location and CLIA number were not shown on the pages reviewed; confirm with the lab's current kit instructions.

Wise runs assays such as Lyme antibody capture and the Lyme IgG line blot, a follow-up for samples positive or equivocal by EIA or IFA. [W2] Your provider orders the test.

1. 1

   Before the visit

   Prep

   • Not published; confirm with the lab's current kit instructions.
2. 2

   The draw

   Draw

   • Serum tests: collect into a red-top tube with no anticoagulant (a serum separator tube is also accepted). [W3][W2]
   • Whole blood tests: collect into an EDTA purple-top tube. [W3]
   • Label with name and date and time of collection. [W3]
   • Volume: at least 0.5 mL of serum or whole blood. Some assays request 1.0 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL). [W3][W2]
3. 3

   Right after collection

   Processing

   • Serum: let clot 20 to 30 minutes, separate the serum and transfer to a plastic tube if possible. [W3] Separate promptly to avoid hemolysis. [W2]
   • Whole blood: do not freeze. [W3]
4. 4

   Get it to the lab

   Shipping

   • Ship serum and whole blood right away at ambient temperature. [W3]
   • If not shipped right away, refrigerate at 2 to 6 C for up to 24 hours. Serum that will not ship within 24 hours should be frozen below -16 C. [W3]
   • Use a biohazard bag in a crush-proof container. Courier, overnight service or US Mail are all accepted. [W3]