EHRLICHIA CHAFFEENSIS (HME) ANTIBODY IgG

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: EHRC
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

Specimen Acceptability

REJECT DUE TO:
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.

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