Ehrlichia ewingii DNA, Real-Time PCR [70194X]

Test Code

901939

CPT Codes
87798

Preferred Specimen

0.7 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender top) tube, or ACD solution (yellow-top) tube • 1 tick collected in a sterile container

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL whole blood • 1 tick

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-3 days

Reference Range

Not detected

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.