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Test Code
APPCR
Test Name
Anaplasma phagocytophilum DNA
CPT Codes
87468
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 4 days
Clinical Utility

This test is intended to be used as an aid to the diagnosis of human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA), a condition formerly known as human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE) caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)

Alternate Collection Container: Pale Yellow Top (ACD)

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a lavender top (EDTA) tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Transport 1 mL of whole blood in the original collection container.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

7 days
Methodology
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (HGA) by PCR
  • Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (HGE) by PCR
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Varies
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