ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Anaplasma phagocytophilum (HGA) Antibody, IgG : 0097317

Mnemonic: HGE IGG

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:
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
Interpretive Data:

Refer to Statement A under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 86666
Cross References: HGE (Anaplasma phagocytophilum (HGA) Antibody, IgG) , Phagocytophilum Titer (Anaplasma phagocytophilum (HGA) Antibody, IgG)
 
 

 

 

 
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