Tick-Borne DNA Panel, Blood
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: TKPNL
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026649
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026649
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Whole Blood (EDTA)
Collection Info:
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Whole Blood (EDTA)
Collection Info:
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Acceptability
REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Methods
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Clinical Utilities
Evaluation of patients with suspected human monocytic ehrlichiosis, human granulocytic anaplasmosis, babesiosis, or Borrelia miyamotoi infection
Evaluation of patients with a history of, or suspected, tick exposure who are presenting with fever, myalgia, headache, nausea, and other nonspecific symptoms
Evaluation of patients with a history of, or suspected, tick exposure who are presenting with fever, myalgia, headache, nausea, and other nonspecific symptoms
CPT Codes
87798 x 8
* 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.
