Ehrlichia Profile, DNA PCR

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Turnaround Time: 3 - 4 days
CPT Code:

87798(2)

Test Type: 1 mL Whole blood
Stability Time:

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

Unstable

Freeze/thaw cycles

Unstable

Overview:

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

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

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

Refrigerate.