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Ehrlichiosis (Granulocytic and Monocytic) Profile
Test Code164722
CPT Codes
86666(x4)
Includes
"Ehrlichia chaffeensis IgG titer; Ehrlichia chaffeensis IgM titer; human granulocytic ehrlichiosis, IgG and IgM; human monocytic ehrlichiosis, IgG and IgM
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Preferred Specimen
"Serum
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Minimum Volume
"0.3 mL
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Instructions
"Refrigerate
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Transport Container
"Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
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Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
"Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
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Methodology
"Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) "
Limitations
"This procedure may be considered by Medicare and other carriers as investigational and, therefore, may not be payable as a covered benefit for patients.
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