Human Gran. Ehrlichiosis (IgG)

Test ID: 

706235

CPT code:

86666

Synonyms:

Anaplasma phagocytophila
Ehrlichia
HGE

Clinical Use:

Detection and semiquantitation of human serum IgG antibodies to human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE) and as an aid in the diagnosis of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis

Specimen Type:

Serum

Requested Volume: 

0.4 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.2 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Collection:

Specimen should be free of bacterial contamination, hemolysis, and lipemia.

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate

Rejection Criteria:

Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination