Specimen Requirements

Title

Ehrlichia Chaffeensis Antibodies (IgG, IgM) w/ reflex to Titer

Specimen Requirement

Collect SST/1.0 mL serum, allow to clot for 30 minutes then promptly centrifuge and send.

Methodology

Immunofluorescence assay

Stability

Room temp: 7 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 30 days

Reference Range

The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.

Turnaround

3-5 days performed Monday, Wednesday-Saturday

Clinical Use

Test Code

EHRCW