EHRLICH PNL
Ehrlichia chaffeensis (HME) IgG/IgM and Anaplasma phagocytophilum (HGE) IgG/IgM
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3539
Synonyms:
EHRCP
EHRC
ANAP
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum Gel (Preferred), Red Top
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
Gross Lipemia: Reject
Gross Icterus: Reject
Heat- inactivated specimen: Reject
CPT Codes:
86666 - E. Chaffeensis (HME) IgG (EAP 30040488)
86666 - HGE IgG Titer (EAP 30040490)
Test Schedule:
Monday Through Friday
Turnaround Time:
1-4 days
Method:
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)