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TEST ID EPCRB Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood

Reporting Name

Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, PCR, B

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated 7 days

Method Name

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

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

Specimen Retention Time

1 week

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87468

87484

87798 x 2

87999 ( if appropriate for government payers)

Forms

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

Useful For

Evaluating patients suspected of acute anaplasmosis or ehrlichiosis

 

This test should not be used for screening asymptomatic individuals.