ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

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

Test Mnemonic: HGE G/M
Methodology: Indirect Fluorescent Antibody

Performed: Tue, Fri

Reported: 1-5 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 4 mL SST.

Transport:  0.5 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.1 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.05 mL serum at 2-8°C.

Unacceptable Conditions: Heat inactivated, lipemic, hemolytic, icteric, turbid, or bacterially contaminated specimens.

Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; 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:


Please refer to Statement A in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.



CPT Code(s):
86666 x2

 

 

 
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