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Ehrlichia ewingii DNA, Real-Time PCR [70194X]
Test Code901939
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
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