Ordering Recommendation
Preferred panel for diagnosing possible tick-borne disease (ie, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, or Babesiosis) during the acute phase of the disease.
Mnemonic
TICKPCR
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
2-6 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Transport 1 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.6 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum, plasma, and heparinized specimens.
Remarks
Stability
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.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
87798 x2
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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Aliases
Tick-Borne Disease Panel by PCR, Blood