Detection and semi-quantitation of IgG and IgM antibodies and Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Ehrlichia chaffeensis as an aid in the diagnosis of ehrlichiosis.
Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
Refrigerated (preferred) - 14 days
Ambient - 14 days
Frozen - 14 days
Freeze/thaw - stable cycles x 4
Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA)
IgG titer: Neg <1:64
IgM titer: Neg <1:20