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HelpTest Code EHRLM Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Additional Codes
| Mayo | EPCRB |
| Epic ID | LAB5264 |
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Royal blue top (EDTA), pink top (EDTA), or sterile vial containing EDTA-derived aliquot
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube (preferred).
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
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Note:
Transport refrigerated in original tube.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Useful For
Evaluating patients suspected of acute anaplasmosis or ehrlichiosis
This test should not be used for screening asymptomatic individuals.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysReference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
CPT Code Information
87468
87484
87798 x 2
87999 ( if appropriate for government payers)