TICK BORNE AB PANEL(NO LYME)(Q)

Test Code

385464

CPT Codes
86666 (x2), 86753 (x2), 86666 (x2)

Includes

Anaplasma phagocytophilum Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titer
Babesia microti Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers
Ehrlichia chaffeensis Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers

If A. phagocytophilum (IgG) is Detected, then A. phagocytophilum (IgG) Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).
If A. phagocytophilum (IgM) is Detected, then A. phagocytophilum (IgM) Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).

If Babesia microti (IgG) is Detected, then Babesia microti (IgG) Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).
If Babesia microti (IgM) is Detected, then Babesia microti (IgM) Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).

If E. chaffeensis (IgG) is Detected, then E. chaffeensis (IgG) Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).
If E. chaffeensis (IgM) is Detected, then E. chaffeensis (IgM) Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Transport Container

Gold top tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

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.