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Ana phagocytophilum (HGE) Antibody IgG and IgM IFA

Order Code
164672
CPT
86666x2
Test Details
Synonyms

Anaplasma phagocytophilum

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA)

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: Haemolysis, lipemia, gross bacterial contamination, frozen gel-barrier tube

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects antibodies to A. phagocytophilum, the cause of human granulocytic anaplasmosis. Supports diagnosis of tick-borne infection.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube or Serum transfer tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Order Code
164672
CPT
86666x2
Test Details
Synonyms

Anaplasma phagocytophilum

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA)

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: Haemolysis, lipemia, gross bacterial contamination, frozen gel-barrier tube

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects antibodies to A. phagocytophilum, the cause of human granulocytic anaplasmosis. Supports diagnosis of tick-borne infection.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube or Serum transfer tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3