Ehrlichia Profile, Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Ehrlichia sp., DNA PCR

TEST: 138412
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CPT: 87468; 87798
87468; 8779887468; 87798
87468; 8779887468; 87798
Updated on 09/8/2024
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Synonyms

  • Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (Anaplasma phagocytophilum)
  • Human Monocytic Ehrlichiosis (Ehrlichia chaffeensis)

Expected Turnaround Time

3 - 4 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Whole blood

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate.

Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

Unstable

Freeze/thaw cycles

Unstable

Causes for Rejection

Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube

Test Details

Use

This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of both human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA), formerly known as human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE), caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum and human monocytic ehrlichiosis (HME). The HME assay will detect but not differentiate multiple Ehrlichia species including E. chaffeensis, E. ewingii and E. muris.

This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of both human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA), formerly known as human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE), caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum and human monocytic ehrlichiosis (HME) caused by Ehrlichia chaffeensis. This assay will also detect other Ehrlichia species including E. ewingii and E. muris.

This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of both human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA), formerly known as human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE), caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum and human monocytic ehrlichiosis (HME). The HME assay will detect but not differentiate multiple Ehrlichia species including E. chaffeensis, E. ewingii and E. muris.

Limitations

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Methodology

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
138412 Ehrlichia Detection PCR 91899-5 139619 A. phagocytophilum PCR 30039-2
138412 Ehrlichia Detection PCR 91899-5 139618 Ehrlichia chaffeensis PCR 27994-3

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