Ehrlichia chaffeensis DNA, Real-Time PCR QECQL
Method(s) | Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
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Synonym | Tick borne, E chaffeensis, Ehrlichiosis |
Specimen Required | |
Collect | One 3 mL whole blood in a lavender (EDTA) top tube or yellow (ACD) tube or 1 tick (in 70% ethanol) submitted in a sterile leak-proof container. |
Transport | Transfer 0.7 mL whole blood refrigerated (Min: 0.3 mL). Alternative Specimen: Transfer 1 mL CSF submitted in a sterile leak-proof container. |
Stability | Whole Blood Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days Tick and CSF Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days |
Unacceptable Conditions |
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Schedule | Mon-Sat; Report available: 4-6 days |
Billing Code | 9011296 |
CPTCode | 87484 |
Notes | Performing Laboratory Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
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