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HelpTest Code MTKPNL Tick-Borne Panel, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Additional Codes
| Mayo | TIKLB |
| Epic ID | LAB5572 |
Special Instructions
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 |
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
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BABPB | Babesia species PCR, B | Yes | Yes |
| EPCRB | Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, PCR, B | Yes | Yes |
| BMIPB | Borrelia miyamotoi Detection, PCR, B | Yes | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
For information see Acute Tickborne Disease Testing Algorithm.
Useful For
Evaluating patients with suspected human monocytic ehrlichiosis, human granulocytic anaplasmosis, babesiosis, or Borrelia miyamotoi infection
Evaluating patients with a history of, or suspected, tick exposure who are presenting with fever, myalgia, headache, nausea, and other nonspecific symptoms
This test should not be used to screen healthy patients.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysReference Values
BABESIA SPECIES, MOLECULAR DETECTION, PCR
Negative
EHRLICHIA/ANAPLASMA, MOLECULAR DETECTION, PCR
Negative
BORRELIA MIYAMOTOI, MOLECULAR DETECTION, PCR
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
CPT Code Information
87798 x4
87469
87468
87484
87478
87999 (if appropriate for government payers)