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Anaplasma phagocytophilum (Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis) Antibody, Serum

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Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

As an adjunct in the diagnosis of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (anaplasmosis)

 

Seroepidemiological surveys of the prevalence of the infection in certain populations

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

For more information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.

Special Instructions
Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

NY State Available
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name
Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Anaplasma phagocytophilum Ab, IgG,S

Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Ehrlichiosis Serology

Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (HGA)

Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (HGE)

Anaplasma phagocytophilum

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

For more information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.

Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Serum

Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.

Special Instructions
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Forms

Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.

0.4 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

Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

As an adjunct in the diagnosis of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (anaplasmosis)

 

Seroepidemiological surveys of the prevalence of the infection in certain populations

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

For more information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.

Clinical Information
Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test

Anaplasma phagocytophilum is an intracellular rickettsia-like bacterium that preferentially infects granulocytes and forms inclusion bodies, referred to as morulae. A phagocytophilum is transmitted by Ixodes species ticks, which also transmit Borrelia burgdorferi and Babesia species. Infection with A phagocytophilum is also referred to as human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA) or human granulocytic ehrlichiosis, and symptoms in otherwise healthy individuals are often mild and nonspecific, including fever, myalgia, arthralgia, and nausea. Clues to the diagnosis of anaplasmosis in a patient with an acute febrile illness after tick exposure include laboratory findings of leukopenia or thrombocytopenia and elevated liver enzymes. HGA is most prevalent in the upper Midwest and in other areas of the United States that are endemic for Lyme disease.

Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

<1:64

Reference values apply to all ages.

Interpretation
Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results

A positive result of an immunofluorescence assay (IFA) test (titer > or =1:64) suggests current or previous infection with human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (anaplasmosis). In general, the higher the titer, the more likely it is that the patient has an active infection.

 

Seroconversion may also be demonstrated by a significant increase in IFA titers.

 

During the acute phase of the infection, serologic tests are often nonreactive, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing is available to aid in the diagnosis of these cases (see EHRL / Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood).

Cautions
Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances

Previous episodes of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (anaplasmosis) may produce a positive serologic result.

 

In rare instances, clinical evidence of infection may also be derived by direct microscopic examination of Giemsa- or Diff-Quik-stained peripheral blood buffy coat smears, which may reveal clusters of round, dark-purple stained, small dots (morulae) in the cytoplasm of polymorphonuclear cells. However, this is a very insensitive method.

 

Performance characteristics have not been established for hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.

Clinical Reference
Recommendations for in-depth reading of a clinical nature

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Tickborne Diseases of the United States: A Reference Manual for Healthcare Providers. 6th ed. US Department of Health and Human Services; 2022. Accessed September 29, 2022. Available at www.cdc.gov/ticks/tickbornediseases/TickborneDiseases-P.pdf

Special Instructions
Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Description
Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

The patient's serum is diluted and is placed in microscopic slide wells that have been coated with Anaplasma phagocytophilum-infected cells. After incubation, the slides are washed and a fluorescein-isothiocyanate conjugate is added to each well. The slides are then read using a fluorescence microscope and significant fluorescent staining of intracellular organisms constitutes a positive reaction.(Dumler JS, Asanovich KM, Bakken JS, Richter P, Kimsey R, Madigan JE: Serologic cross-reactions among Ehrlichia equi, Ehrlichia phagocytophila, and human granulocytic Ehrlichia. J Clin Microbiol. 1995 May;33[5]:1098-1103; Pancholi P, Kolbert CP, Mitchell PD, et al: Ixodes dammini as a potential vector of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis. J Infect Dis. 1995 Oct;172[4]:1007-1012; package insert: Anaplasma phagocytophilum IFA IgG. DiaSorin Molecular; Rev. I, 8/12/2016)

PDF Report
Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information

No

Day(s) Performed
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Monday through Friday

Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

1 to 3 days

Specimen Retention Time
Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

14 days

Performing Laboratory Location
Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester

Fees
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Test Classification
Provides information regarding the medical device classification for laboratory test kits and reagents. Tests may be classified as cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used per manufacturer instructions, or as products that do not undergo full FDA review and approval, and are then labeled as an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) product.

This test was developed using an analyte specific reagent. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information
Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Clinic Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.

CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

86666

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ANAP Anaplasma phagocytophilum Ab, IgG,S 23877-4
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
81157 Anaplasma phagocytophilum Ab, IgG,S 23877-4

Test Setup Resources

Setup Files
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Excel | Pdf

Sample Reports
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Normal Reports | Abnormal Reports

SI Sample Reports
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