Ehrlichia smear

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Ehrlichia smear

Test number:

453

Excellian order number:

87207.0

Abbreviation:

EHL

Alternate names:

Human Anaplasmosis
HA
HME
HGE
Ehrlichiosis

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Volume:

5.0 mL

Collection instructions:

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

Processing instructions:

Submit tube unspun

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Ambient - 24 hours (optimal)

Reason for rejection:

Performing lab:

AHL - Hematology: H

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Microscopic examination

Reference ranges:

No organisms seen

CPT codes:

87207

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

07/13/2018

Review date:

10/27/2021