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TN00 : Anaplasma phagocytophilum DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
A. phagocytophilum DNA
Methodology:
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Clinical Utility:
Human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE) DNA PCR is a highly sensitive and specific method to detect the agent responsible for HGE, ehrlichia equi and ehrlichia phagocytophilia. This assay does not recognize sequences for the human ehrlichial pathogen ehrlichia chaffeensis. The diagnosis of HGE infection should be considered in conjunction with clinical presentation and additional established clinical tests. A negative PCR result indicates the absence of HGE at detectable levels in the sample tested and does not exclude the diagnosis of disease.

ORDERING:

Test Code:
TN00-0
Turnaround Time:
6 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
0.7 Lavender top- EDTA
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Lavender top- EDTA 1 Refrigerate 7 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
LAV: Fill lavender-top (EDTA) tube completely, invert 8-10 times. DO NOT SHAKE TUBE!
Storage Transport Instructions:
Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), or acid citrate dextrose ACD (yellow-top) tube, or 1 tick (in 70% ethanol) submitted in a sterile, leak-proof container
Alternative Specimen:
Yellow top- ACD, Tick

Billing:

CPT Codes:
87468 x 1

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