Ehrlichia and Anaplasma Species PCR
Order Name
Ehrl/Anapl PCR
Test Number: 6900797
Revision Date 07/10/2025
Test Number: 6900797
Revision Date 07/10/2025
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Ehrlichia and Anaplasma Species PCR
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Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.2 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR yellow-top (ACD) tube Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing). Specimen Storage: Refrigerated Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: Unstable |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3 - 4 days |
| CPT Code(s) | 87468; 87798 |
| Internal Comments | 3/24/2017 - Added to RML Online - JLS 8/12/17 CPT Code change from 87798x4 to 87798. - JK 02/16/19: Updated unacceptable specimens - SN ?08/09/20: Updated TAT -SN 6/13/22 CPT changed from 87798 to 87798x4 7/10/25 cpt changed from 87798x2 to 87468; 87798 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |