Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (HGE), IgG, IgM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: HGE
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026755
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-4 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026755
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-4 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.4mL (0.2 min)
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Collection: Specimen should be free of bacterial contamination, hemolysis, and lipemia.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Collection: Specimen should be free of bacterial contamination, hemolysis, and lipemia.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection: Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Methods
Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA)
Clinical Utilities
Detection and semiquantitation of human serum IgG and IgM class antibodies to human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE); aid in the diagnosis of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis
CPT Codes
86666(x2)
* 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.
