EHRLICHIA CHAFFEENSIS (HME) ANTIBODY IgG
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: EHRC
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026576
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-3 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026576
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-3 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Acceptability
REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject
Heat-inactivated specimen: Reject
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject
Heat-inactivated specimen: Reject
Methods
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Clinical Utilities
An adjunct in the diagnosis of ehrlichiosis.
Seroepidemiological surveys of the prevalence of the infection in certain populations.
Seroepidemiological surveys of the prevalence of the infection in certain populations.
CPT Codes
86666
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
<1:64
Reference values apply to all ages
Reference values apply to all ages