Ehrlichia/Anaplasma PCR, Blood EHRLPCR

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Ehrlichia/Anaplasma PCR, Blood

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Ehrlichia/Anaplasma PCR, Blood

Clinical Info

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

Specimen Type

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

Negative

Forms