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Test ID EHRL Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood

Useful For

Evaluating patients suspected of acute anaplasmosis or ehrlichiosis

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

Reporting Name

Ehrlichia/Anaplasma PCR, B

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood EDTA Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday; Varies

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87798 x 4

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
EHRL Ehrlichia/Anaplasma PCR, B 87548-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
84319 Anaplasma phagocytophilum 87558-3
23663 Ehrlichia chaffeensis 87559-1
23664 Ehrlichia ewingii/canis 87560-9
32010 Ehrlichia muris-like 87561-7

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics 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.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

Microbiology Test Request Form (T244) (http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/it-mmfiles/microbiology_test_request_form.pdf)

General Request Form (T239) (http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/it-mmfiles/general-request-form.pdf)