ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Anaplasma phagocytophilum (HGA) Antibodies, IgG & IgM : 0097303

Mnemonic: HGE G/M

Methodology: Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Performed: Tue, Fri
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.05 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Bacterially contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic, or turbid specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval:
Test Number Components Reference Interval
0097317Anaplasma phagocytophilum (HGA) Antibody, IgG Less than 1:80 - No significant level of IgG antibodies to A. phagocytophilum detected.
Greater than or equal to 1:80 - Suggestive of a recent or past infection with A. phagocytophilum
0097318Anaplasma phagocytophilum (HGA) Antibody, IgM Less than 1:16 - No significant level of IgM antibodies to A. phagocytophilum detected.
Greater than or equal to 1:16 - Suggestive of a current or recent infection with A. phagocytophilum.

Interpretive Data:

See Compliance Statement A: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 86666 x2
Cross References: HGE (Anaplasma phagocytophilum (HGA) Antibodies, IgG & IgM) , Phagocytophilum Titer (Anaplasma phagocytophilum (HGA) Antibodies, IgG & IgM)