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Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Ehrlichia chaffeensis Antibody Panel
Test Code10611
CPT Codes
86666 (x4)
Includes
Anaplasma phagocytophilum (IgG, IgM), Ehrlichia chaffeensis (IgG, IgM)
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
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
Sets up 6 days a week.
Clinical Significance
Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Ehrlichia chaffeensis are tick-borne agents that cause an acute febrile illness, which often resembles Rocky Mountain spotted fever.