Test Overview
Test Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

Test Usage

Evaluating patients suspected of acute anaplasmosis or ehrlichiosis.

Reference Range *

Negative

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Saturday
Analytic Time

2 - 4 days

Soft Order Code
EPCR
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo EPCRB
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in a lavender top tube. Refrigerate and send intact whole blood.

    Normal Volume
    1 mL EDTA whole blood
    Minimum Volume
    0.3 mL EDTA whole blood
    Additional Information

    Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    87798 x2, 87468, 87484
    Fee Code
    AA633 x2, AB062, AB063
    NY State Approved
    No