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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:

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 Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
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 Sunday

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)

Useful For

Evaluating patients suspected of acute anaplasmosis or ehrlichiosis

 

This test should not be used for screening asymptomatic individuals.