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Tick-Borne Disease Panel by PCR, Blood
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Ordering Recommendation
Preferred panel for diagnosing possible tick-borne disease (ie, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, or Babesiosis) during the acute phase of the disease.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Lavender (EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA).
Transport 1 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.6 mL)
Refrigerated.
Serum, plasma, and heparinized specimens.
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week
Reference Interval
| Available Separately |
Components |
Reference Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Yes (2008665) | Babesia Species by PCR | Refer to report |
| Yes (2007862) | Ehrlichia and Anaplasma Species by PCR | Refer to report |
Interpretive Data
Refer to individual components.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87468; 87484; 87798 x3; 87469
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2007863 | Anaplasma phagocytophilum by PCR | 30039-2 |
| 2007865 | Ehrlichia chaffeensis by PCR | 27994-3 |
| 2007867 | Ehrlichia ewingii/canis by PCR | 48865-0 |
| 2007869 | Ehrlichia muris-like by PCR | 48866-8 |
| 2008666 | Babesia species by PCR | 88233-2 |
| 2008668 | Babesia microti by PCR | 21089-8 |
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