Ehrlichia Species by PCR
Order Name
Ehrlichia PCR
Test Number: 3622105
Revision Date 04/22/2026
Test Number: 3622105
Revision Date 04/22/2026
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Ehrlichia Species by PCR
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | 48866-8 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (.2 mL) | EDTA Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability Requirements: Room temperature 7 days, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen Unstable Causes for Rejection: Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3-4 Days |
| Clinical Use | This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of human monocytic ehrlichiosis (HME). This assay will detect but not differentiate multiple Ehrlichia species including E. chaffeensis, E. ewingii and E. muris. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87798 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |