Anaplasma/Ehrlichia detection, PCR

Alphabetical Test listing

Anaplasma/Ehrlichia detection, PCR-13525

Test name:

Test number:

13525

Excellian order number:

LAB13525

Abbreviation:

EHRLPCR

Alternate names:

Anaplasma phagocytophilum
Ehrlichia chaffeensis
Ehrlichia profile, DNA PCR
Human granulocytic ehrlichiosis
Human monocytic ehrlichiosis

Useful for:

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 type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediatley following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Alternate specimen type:

ACD whole blood

Alternate collection container:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Alternate collection instructions:

Immediatley following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Alternate transport container:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Ambient - 7 days

Frozen - NO

Reason for rejection:

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.

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (138412): R-LC

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

3 - 4 days

Method:

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative

Clinical information:

CPT codes:

87484
87468

LOINC code:

A. phagocytophilum PCR 30039-2
Ehrlichia chaffeensis PCR 27994-3

Date created:

03/29/2019

Revised date:

08/14/2023

Review date:

07/11/2023