Tick-Borne Panel, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Use
This test is useful for evaluating patients with suspected infections such as human monocytic ehrlichiosis, human granulocytic anaplasmosis, babesiosis, or Borrelia miyamotoi. It is also useful for evaluating patients with a history of, or suspected tick exposure who present with nonspecific symptoms like fever, myalgia, headache, nausea. The detection of pathogen DNA through PCR allows for early diagnosis, which is critical for effective treatment.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This panel does not detect Borrelia burgdorferi or Borrelia mayonii, which are causative agents of Lyme disease. While Lyme disease can be detected using a different PCR test, the causative agents have limited geographic distribution and are not included in this panel. Negative results do not rule out the presence of organisms.
New York Approved
Methodology
PCR-based (Real-Time PCR)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 101647-6 - Tick Pnl SerPlBld NAA+probe
- 88452-8 - B microti 18S rRNA Bld Ql NAA+n-prb
- 88451-0 - B duncani 18S rRNA Bld Ql NAA+n-prb
- 88450-2 - B div+MO-1 18S rRNA Bld Ql NAA+n-prb
- 82475-5 - B miyamotoi glpQ Bld Ql NAA+n-prb
- 87558-3 - A phago groEL Bld Ql NAA+n-prb
- 87559-1 - E chaff groEL Bld Ql NAA+n-prb
- 87560-9 - E canis+ewin groEL Bld Ql NAA+n-prb
- 87561-7 - E muris eaucl groEL Bld Ql NAA+non-prb
Result Turnaround Time
1-4 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
Lavender top (EDTA), Royal blue top (EDTA), pink top (EDTA), or sterile vial containing EDTA-derived aliquot
Collection Instructions
Send whole blood specimen in the original tube (preferred).
Causes for Rejection
Gross lipemia
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |