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Test Code ANPA Anaplasma phagocytophilum (Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis) Antibody, Serum

Reporting Name

Anaplasma phagocytophilum Ab, IgG,S

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

As an adjunct in the diagnosis of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (anaplasmosis)

 

Seroepidemiological surveys of the prevalence of the infection in certain populations


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Reference Values

<1:64

Reference values apply to all ages.

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.

Method Name

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Test Classification

This test was developed using an analyte specific reagent. Its performance characteristics were 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

86666

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ANAP Anaplasma phagocytophilum Ab, IgG,S 23877-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
81157 Anaplasma phagocytophilum Ab, IgG,S 23877-4

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Report Available

1 to 3 days