Test Overview
Test Methodology

Indirect Fluorescence Antibody (IFA)

Test Usage

Adjunct in the diagnosis of ehrlichiosis.

Reference Range *

< 1:64

Test Details
Update Type: Specimen collection or handling and/or storage changed
Test Updated: 12/29/2021
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

2 - 4 days

Soft Order Code
EHRCP
MiChart Code
Ehrlichia Ab Panel (Sendout)
Synonyms
  • Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (HGE) Antibody
  • Ehrlichia chaffeensis (HME) Antibody
  • EHRCP
  • Anaplasma phagocytophilum Antibody
  • Tick Borne Disease
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo EHRCP (81480)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.

Yellow Top Tube
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Additional Information

Test includes Ehrlichia chaffeensis (HME) antibody, IgG and Anaplasma phagocytophilum antibody, IgG. Sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
86666 x2
Fee Code
AA008 x2
NY State Approved
No