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Test Code ANAP Anaplasma phagocytophilum (Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis) Antibody, Serum

Important Note

This test is temporarily being redirected to ARUP Laboratories due to unavailability of assay reagents from the manufacturer.

Additional Codes

ALAB: YGE

Powerchart: Granulocyte Ehrlichiosis Antibody

Reporting Name

Anaplasma phagocytophilum Ab, IgG,S

Useful For

As an adjunct in the diagnosis of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (anaplasmosis)

 

Seroepidemiological surveys of the prevalence of the infection in certain populations

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reference Values

<1:64

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Test Classification

This test was developed using an analyte specific reagent. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86666

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ANAP Anaplasma phagocytophilum Ab, IgG,S 23877-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
81157 Anaplasma phagocytophilum Ab, IgG,S 23877-4

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject
Heat-inactivated specimen Reject

Method Name

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.