Test ID EHBAP Ehrlichia/Babesia Antibody Panel, Immunofluorescence, Serum
Advisory Information
This test may be nonreactive during the acute phase of the infection. For patients presenting with suspected acute infections of Ehrlichia chaffeensis or Anaplasma phagocytophilum, consider EHRL / Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Useful For
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of infection with Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Ehrlichia chaffeensis or Babesia microti
Seroepidemiological surveys of the prevalence of the infection in certain populations
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
ANAP | Anaplasma phagocytophilum Ab, IgG,S | Yes | Yes |
EHRC | Ehrlichia Chaffeensis (HME) Ab, IgG | Yes | Yes |
BABG | Babesia microti IgG Ab, S | Yes | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
See Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Reporting Name
Ehrlichia/Babesia Ab Panel, S, IFASpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
ANAPLASMA PHAGOCYTOPHILUM
<1:64
Reference values apply to all ages.
EHRLICHIA CHAFFEENSIS
<1:64
Reference values apply to all ages.
BABESIA MICROTI
<1:64
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.
Performing Laboratory

Test Classification
This test was developed using an analyte specific reagent. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86666 x 2
86753
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
EHBAP | Ehrlichia/Babesia Ab Panel, S, IFA | In Process |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
81157 | Anaplasma phagocytophilum Ab, IgG,S | 23877-4 |
81128 | Babesia microti IgG Ab, S | 16117-4 |
81478 | Ehrlichia Chaffeensis (HME) Ab, IgG | 47405-6 |