Anaplasma/Ehrlichia smear-453

Test info

  
Anaplasma/Ehrlichia smear
  
453
  
87207.0
  
EHL
  
Human Anaplasmosis
HA
HME
HGE
Ehrlichiosis
  

This test is restricted to ED and hospitalized patients only.

For ambulatory patient testing order:

Anaplasma/Ehrlichia detection, PCR 13525 (LAB13525)

 

Specimen

  
EDTA whole blood
  
  
4.0 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix by inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

  

Submit tube unspun

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

  

Ambient - 24 hours (optimal)

  
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Clotted specimen
  • Improper anticoagulant or ratio
  • Hemolysis
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage/transport temperature

Performance

  
AHL - Hematology: H
  
Daily
  
1 day
  

Microscopic examination

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

No organisms seen

  

Billing

  
87207

Tracking

  
11/30/2001
  
03/20/2024
  
01/03/2024