UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Ehrlichia/Anaplasma PCR and Smear Review
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| Test Code(s): |
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EHRSMR / O122294
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| CPT Code(s): |
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87798, 87207
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| Test Description: |
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Test Component: Ehrlichia/Anaplasma DNA Detection and Ehrlichia/Anaplasma Smear Review.
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| Clinical Significance: |
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To diagnose infections of Ehrlichia chaffeensis or Anaplasma phagocytophilium.
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Daily, 24 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood
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Preferred: 2 Lavender tops
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 1 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Whole Blood
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 1 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport whole blood specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220).
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 8 hours for smear
Refrigerated: 7 days for DNA detection
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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Expected Results:
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No organisms seen.
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| Critical Calls: |
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View
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| Additional Information: |
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Ordering source will be called if organisms are seen and confirmed by pathologist.
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E CHAFFEENSIS
A PHAGOCYTOPHYLIUM
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