ANAPLASMA PHAGOCYTOPHILIUM DNA PCR

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	APPCR
EPIC	LAB20083

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Detecting the presence of Anaplasma species in whole blood specimens

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

This assay is a lab developed test established by the NorDx Molecular Pathology Laboratory. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

Reference Values

Not Detected

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday and Thursday

Report Available

1 Day

Profile Information

Individual Test Description
ANAPLASMA PHAGOCYTOPHILIUM DNA PCR

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)

Preferred Volume

Whole Blood: (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)) – Full tube preferred

Minimum Volume

Whole Blood: 1 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Send entire tube of EDTA whole blood refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
87468	Infectious Agent Detection by Nucleic Acid (DNA or RNA); Anaplasma Phagocytophylium, amplified probe technique

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