Anaplasma/Ehrlichia detection, PCR-13525
Test info
Anaplasma/Ehrlichia detection, PCR
13525
LAB13525
EHRLPCR
Anaplasma phagocytophilum
Ehrlichia chaffeensis
Ehrlichia profile, DNA PCR
Human granulocytic ehrlichiosis
Human monocytic ehrlichiosis
Ehrlichia chaffeensis
Ehrlichia profile, DNA PCR
Human granulocytic ehrlichiosis
Human monocytic ehrlichiosis
This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of both human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA), formerly known as human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE), caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum and human monocytic ehrlichiosis (HME) caused by Ehrlichia chaffeensis. This assay will also detect other Ehrlichia species including E. ewingii and E. muris.
Specimen
EDTA whole blood
1.0 mL
0.2 mL
Immediatley following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting
Lavender (EDTA), 4mL
ACD whole blood
Yellow ACD (A or B)
Immediatley following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting
Yellow ACD (A or B)
Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days
Ambient - 7 days
Frozen - NO
- Quantity not sufficient for analysis
- Gross specimen contamination
- Specimen too old
- Leaking or broken tube
- PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.
Performance
LabCorp Burlington (138412): R-LC
Mo - Fr
3 - 4 days
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Clinical and Interpretive info
Negative
Billing
87484
87468
87468
A. phagocytophilum PCR 30039-2
Ehrlichia chaffeensis PCR 27994-3
Ehrlichia chaffeensis PCR 27994-3
Tracking
03/29/2019
08/14/2023
07/11/2023