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HelpTest ID EHBAP Ehrlichia/Babesia Antibody Panel, Immunofluorescence, Serum
Ordering Guidance
This test may be nonreactive during the acute phase of the infection. For patients presenting with suspected acute infections of Ehrlichia chaffeensis or Anaplasma phagocytophilum, consider EPCRB / Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Secondary ID
608396Useful For
As an adjunct in the diagnosis of infection with Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Ehrlichia chaffeensis, or Babesia microti
Seroepidemiological surveys of the prevalence of the infection in certain populations
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
ANAPLASMA PHAGOCYTOPHILUM
<1:64
Reference values apply to all ages.
EHRLICHIA CHAFFEENSIS
<1:64
Reference values apply to all ages.
BABESIA MICROTI
<1:64
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86666 x 2
86753
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.