Referred Tests
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Test ID: EHBAP
Ehrlichia/Babesia Antibody Panel, Immunofluorescence, Serum
Testing Algorithm 
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
See Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Serum
Ordering Guidance
This test may be nonreactive during the acute phase of the infection. For patients presenting with suspected acute infections of Ehrlichia chaffeensis or Anaplasma phagocytophilum, consider EHRL / Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood.
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
0.5 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |