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HelpTest Code LAB5950 Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, Molecular Detection, Blood
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
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EHRLICHIA/ANAPLASMA, MOLECULAR DETECTION, BLOOD |
LAB5950 | EHR/ANA PCR |
Specimen Requirements
Purple Top EDTA Whole Blood
Volume:
Preferred: 3 mL
Minimum: 1 mL
Send whole blood in original collection tube - do not aliquot
Methodology
Multiplex RT-qPCR (for the detection of target nucleic acid sequences)
Useful For/Utility
Aid in the evaluation of patients suspected for acute anaplasmosis or ehrlichiosis
Test should not be used for screening asymptomatic patients
Specimen Type
Purple Top EDTA Whole Blood
Specimen Transport Temperature
Stable 7 days Refrigerated
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday-Friday
Performing Laboratory
Molecular Diagnostics-SMDC Clinical Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT: 87798 x 2
Reference Values
Not Detected
Clinical Information
Evaluation of the most common tick-borne diseases found in the upper Midwest in the United States, including Ehrlichia spp. (E. chaffeensis, E. ewingii, and E. muris), Anaplasma phagocytophilum.