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HelpCatalog ID TIKLB Tick-Borne Panel, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Secondary ID
618311Useful For
Evaluating patients with suspected human monocytic ehrlichiosis, human granulocytic anaplasmosis, babesiosis, or Borrelia miyamotoi infection
Evaluating patients with a history of, or suspected, tick exposure who are presenting with fever, myalgia, headache, nausea, and other nonspecific symptoms
This test should not be used to screen healthy patients.
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BABPB | Babesia species PCR, B | Yes | Yes |
| EPCRB | Ehrlichia/Anaplasma, PCR, B | Yes | Yes |
| BMIPB | Borrelia miyamotoi Detection, PCR, B | Yes | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
For information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Reporting Name
Tick-Borne DNA Panel, PCR, BSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
BABESIA SPECIES, MOLECULAR DETECTION, PCR
Negative
EHRLICHIA/ANAPLASMA, MOLECULAR DETECTION, PCR
Negative
BORRELIA MIYAMOTOI, MOLECULAR DETECTION, PCR
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
87798 x4
87469
87468
87484
87478
87999 (if appropriate for government payers)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TIKLB | Tick-Borne DNA Panel, PCR, B | 101647-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 618298 | B. miyamotoi PCR, B | 82475-5 |
| 618323 | Anaplasma phagocytophilum | 87558-3 |
| 618317 | Babesia microti | 88452-8 |
| 618318 | Babesia duncani | 88451-0 |
| 618324 | Ehrlichia chaffeensis | 87559-1 |
| 618325 | Ehrlichia ewingii/canis | 87560-9 |
| 618319 | Babesia divergens/MO-1 | 88450-2 |
| 618326 | Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis | 87561-7 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.