This test is restricted to ED and hospitalized patients only.
For ambulatory patient testing order:
Anaplasma/Ehrlichia detection, PCR 13525 (LAB13525)
Immediately following collection, mix by inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting
Submit tube unspun
Lavender (EDTA), 4mL
Ambient - 24 hours (optimal)
Microscopic examination
No organisms seen