Ehrlichia and Anaplasma Species by PCR
| Abbrev Code: | EHANA | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6550 | Order Name: | Ehrlichia Anaplasma Sp by PCR |
| Synonyms: | EHR ANAPCR | ||
| Methodology: | Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87798 x2, 87468 x1, 87484 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 2-4 days. | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Whole Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Serum, plasma or heparinized specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Whole blood. Do not process. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 24 hours at room temperature; 1 week refrigerated or frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2007862 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | This test detects speciates Anaplasma phagocytophilum; Ehrlichia chaffeenss; E. ewingii/E. canis; E. muris-like. The nucleic acid detected from E. ewingii and E. canis cannot be differentiated by this test. A result of "Detected: for E. ewingii/canis indicates the presence of either of these two organisms in the specimen. |
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