Ehrlichia/Anaplasma PCR, Blood EHRLPCR

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Ehrlichia/Anaplasma PCR, Blood

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Ehrlichia/Anaplasma PCR, Blood

EPIC Order Name

Ehrlichia/Anaplasma Molecular Detection, Blood

Clinical Info

Evaluating patients suspected of acute anaplasmosis or ehrlichiosis
This test should not be used for screening asymptomatic individuals.

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 mL (0.4 mL min) Whole Blood

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen : 1 mL (0.4 mL min) Whole Blood
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: 7 days Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

7 days Refrigerated

Methodology

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

Days Performed

Monday through Saturday; Varies

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories

CPT

87798 x 4
LOIC Code: 87548-4

PDM

1759445

Result Interpretation

Forms