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HelpTest Code TKPNL Tick-Borne Panel, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Additional Codes
ALAB: YAW
PowerChart: Tick-Borne Panel Molecular Detection PCR
MA Cerner: Tick-Borne Panel, Molecular Detection, PCR
Secondary ID
40203Useful For
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
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBAB | Babesia species, PCR, B | Yes | Yes |
| EHRL | Ehrlichia/Anaplasma PCR, B | Yes | Yes |
| BMIYB | Borrelia miyamotoi Detection PCR, B | Yes | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
For information, see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Reporting Name
Tick-Borne DNA Panel, BSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
BABESIA SPECIES, MOLECULAR DETECTION, PCR
Negative
EHRLICHIA/ANAPLASMA, MOLECULAR DETECTION, PCR
Negative
BORRELIA MIYAMOTOI, MOLECULAR DETECTION, PCR
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
See Individual Test IDsCPT Code Information
87798 x 8
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TKPNL | Tick-Borne DNA Panel, B | In Process |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 84319 | Anaplasma phagocytophilum | 87558-3 |
| 36114 | Babesia microti | 88452-8 |
| 64970 | B. miyamotoi PCR, B | 82475-5 |
| 36115 | Babesia duncani | 88451-0 |
| 23663 | Ehrlichia chaffeensis | 87559-1 |
| 23664 | Ehrlichia ewingii/canis | 87560-9 |
| 36116 | Babesia divergens/MO-1 | 88450-2 |
| 32010 | Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis | 87561-7 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen