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