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Test Directory Anaplasma phagocytophilum Antibodies (IgG, IgM)

Anaplasma phagocytophilum Antibodies (IgG, IgM)

Test Summary

Anaplasma phagocytophilum is a tick-borne agent that causes an acute febrile illness that often resembles Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

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Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

ANAPLS

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB3798

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

86666 (x2)

Billing Code

700000

CPT Statement

Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

FDA Status

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153

Reference Range

A. phagocytophilum IgG	<1:64
A. phagocytophilum IgM	<1:20

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day