EHRLPCR
Ehrlichia/Anaplasma PCR
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB5706
Synonyms:
HGE
EHRL PCR
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross lipemia or anticoagulants other than EDTA.
CPT Codes:
87798x2 - Ehrlichia Species PCR (EAP 30621172)
87468 - Anaplasma Phagocytophlium PCR (EAP 30650381)
87484 - Ehrlichia Chaffeensis PCR (EAP 30650382)
Method:
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Notes:
Tests for Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Ehrlichia chaffeensis, Ehrlichia ewingii/canis, Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis.