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Anaplasma phagocytophilum, DNA PCR

CPT 87468
Synonyms
  • Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (HGA) by PCR
  • Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (HGE) by PCR

Test Details

Methodology

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Result 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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Use

This test is intended to be used as an aid to the diagnosis of human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA), a condition formerly known as human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE) caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum.

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.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Whole blood

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Container

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

Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

Unstable

Freeze/thaw cycles

Unstable

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate.

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
138172 A. phagocytophilum PCR 30039-2 139619 A. phagocytophilum PCR 30039-2
Order Code138172
Order Code NameA. phagocytophilum PCR
Order Loinc30039-2
Result Code139619
Result Code NameA. phagocytophilum PCR
UofM
Result LOINC30039-2