E.chaffeensis/A.phagocytophilum DNA, RT PCR

Test Code

902332

CPT Codes
87798 (x2)<br>Restricted Client Code

Includes

11353 Ehrlichia chaffeensis DNA Real-Time PCR
17320 Anaplasma phagocytophilum DNA, QL Real-Time PCR

Preferred Specimen

0.7 mL whole blood collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tube, or ACD (yellow-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL whole blood • 1 tick

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 tick (in 70% ethanol), submitted in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

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

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Methodology
See individual tests

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: 1-3 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

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.