EHRLICHIA PROFILE, DNA PCR

Test Code

EHRLICH

Includes

Anaplasma phagocytophilum DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Ehrlichia chaffeensis DNA, Real-Time PCR
Ehrlichia ewingii DNA, Real-Time PCR

Preferred Specimen

1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), or ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

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 • Heparin whole blood

Methodology
See individual assays

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease. 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.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 3 days

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.