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Human Ehrlichiosis DNA Panel
Test Code70195
CPT Codes
87468, 87484, 87798<br>This test is not available for New York patient testing
Includes
Anaplasma phagocytophilum DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Ehrlichia chaffeensis DNA, Real-Time PCR
Ehrlichia ewingii DNA, 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
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
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |