Test ID: BMIYC Borrelia miyamotoi Detection PCR, Spinal Fluid
Useful For
Aids in the diagnosis of Borrelia miyamotoi infection in conjunction with clinical findings
Special Instructions
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reporting Name
Borrelia miyamotoi Detection PCR, CSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 7 days |
Clinical Information
Borrelia miyamotoi is a spirochetal bacterium that is closely related to the Borrelia species that cause tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF), and it is more distantly related to the Borrelia species that cause Lyme disease. This organism causes a febrile illness like TBRF, with body and join pain, fatigue, and rarely, rash, and has been detected in Ixodes scapularis and I pacificus ticks. These ticks are also the vectors for Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis.
The preferred method for detecting B miyamotoi is real-time PCR. Less sensitive and specific methods for detecting B miyamotoi and agents of TBRF include identification of spirochetes in peripheral blood films, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) preparations, and serologic testing. This assay does not detect the Borrelia species that cause Lyme disease.
Reference Values
Negative
Interpretation
A positive result indicates the presence of Borrelia miyamotoi DNA and is consistent with active or recent infection. While positive results are highly specific indicators of disease, they should be correlated with symptoms and clinical findings of tick-borne relapsing fever.
Clinical Reference
1. Gugliotta JL, Goethert HK, Berardi VP, Telford SR III: Meningoencephalitis from Borrelia miyamotoi in an Immunocompromised Patient. N Engl J Med 2013;368:240-245
2. Fomenko NV, Borgoyakov VY, Panov VV: Genetic Features of DNA of Borrelia miyamotoi Transmitted by Ixodes persulcatus. Mol Gen Microbiol Virol 2011;26:60-65
3. Platonov AE, Karan LS, Kolyasnikova NM, et al: Humans Infected with Relapsing Fever Spirochete Borrelia miyamotoi, Russia. Emerg Infect Dis 2011;17:1816-1823
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysTest Classification
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
87478
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
BMIYC | Borrelia miyamotoi Detection PCR, C | 82476-3 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
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64969 | B. miyamotoi PCR, C | 82476-3 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.
Testing Algorithm
See Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.
mml-tickborne, mml-mbid-cnsinfections