Anaplasma Phagocytophilum (HGA), IgG/IgM
Order Name
A Phagocytoph Abs
Test Number: 5613565
Revision Date 08/29/2023
Test Number: 5613565
Revision Date 08/29/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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A Phagocytophilum Antibody, IgG
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Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) | 23877-4 |
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A Phagocytophilum Antibody, IgM
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Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) | 23878-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5 mL (0.2 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Collection: If tube other than a gel-barrier is used, transfer separated serum to a labeled plastic transport tube. Do not freeze gel-barrier tube, pour off serum first. Stability: Room temperature: 14 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 14 days (Freeze/Thaw Cycle: 4x) ?Causes for Rejection: Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; frozen gel-barrier tube |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2- 4 days |
| Clinical Use | Acceptable test for acute or convalescent phase of infection from Anaplasma phagocytophilium. May be useful when PCR testing is not an option (eg, outside the 2 week window for acute phase). |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 164672 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86666x2 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |