Ehrlichia chaffeensis Antibody, IgM, IgG
Order Name
E CHAFF AB
Test Number: 5565250
Revision Date 09/13/2016
Test Number: 5565250
Revision Date 09/13/2016
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Ehrlichia chaffeensis IgG Antibody
|
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 22283-6 |
|
Ehrlichia chaffeensis IgM Antibody
|
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 7876-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Stability: Room temperature 7 days, Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 30 days. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 3 Days |
| Clinical Use | E. chaffeensis is a tick-borne disease common to the OK/ARK/MO/KS area. Peak titers will occur at 6 weeks after onset. Only 22% will be positive after 1 week, 68% after 2 weeks and 100% after 4 weeks. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86666X2 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |