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

CPT 87468; 87798
Synonyms
  • Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (Anaplasma phagocytophilum)
  • Human Monocytic Ehrlichiosis (Ehrlichia chaffeensis)

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 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.

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

Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

Unstable

Freeze/thaw cycles

Unstable

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate.

Causes for Rejection

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

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
138412 Ehrlichia Detection PCR 139619 A. phagocytophilum PCR 30039-2
138412 Ehrlichia Detection PCR 139618 Ehrlichia sp., PCR 48866-8
Order Code138412
Order Code NameEhrlichia Detection PCR
Order Loinc
Result Code139619
Result Code NameA. phagocytophilum PCR
UofM
Result LOINC30039-2
Order Code138412
Order Code NameEhrlichia Detection PCR
Order Loinc
Result Code139618
Result Code NameEhrlichia sp., PCR
UofM
Result LOINC48866-8