Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (HGE), IgG, IFA
| Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (HGE), IgG, IFA | | | |
| Number | | 164763 |
| CPT | | 86666 |
Synonyms | | Ehrlichia ; HGE ; Anaplasma Phagocytophilia |
| Specimen | | Serum |
| Volume | | 0.4 mL |
| Minimum Volume | | 0.2 mL |
| Container | | Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube |
| Collection | | Specimen should be free of bacterial contamination, hemolysis, and lipemia. |
| Storage Instructions | | Refrigerate |
| Causes for Rejection | | Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination |
| Reference Interval | | IgG negative: <1:64 |
| Use | | Detection and semiquantitation of human serum IgG antibodies to human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE) and as an aid in the diagnosis of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis |
| Limitations | | This procedure may be considered by Medicare and other carriers as investigational and, therefore, may not be payable as a covered benefit for patients. |
| Methodology | | Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) |
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