Update Type: Test Code Change
Test Updated: 03/06/2024
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
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