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Test Code EHRB Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood

Reporting Name

Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, PCR, B

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Evaluating patients suspected of acute anaplasmosis or ehrlichiosis

 

This test should not be used for screening asymptomatic individuals.


Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)

Acceptable: Royal blue top (EDTA), pink top (EDTA), or sterile vial containing EDTA-derived aliquot

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube (preferred).


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated 7 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

87468

87484

87798 x 2

87999 ( if appropriate for government payers)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
EPCRB Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, PCR, B 87548-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
618323 Anaplasma phagocytophilum 87558-3
618324 Ehrlichia chaffeensis 87559-1
618325 Ehrlichia ewingii/canis 87560-9
618326 Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis 87561-7

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.