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HGA (Anaplasma phagocytophilum) PCR Serum

$230.00

The HGA (Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis) PCR test detects Anaplasma phagocytophilum rDNA fragments in the patient specimens. The A. phagocytophilum rDNA fragments are hybrid selected by probes, followed by PCR amplification of the selected fragments using Anaplasma specific primers. A. phagocytophilum specific PCR products are then detected with probes in a dot-blot assay.

Tube / Specimen Requirements
1 SST/ minimum volume 2mL serum

CPT Code(s)
87798

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Test Number 755 Categories , Tags , Stage of Disease

Any Stage of Disease

Test Methodology

PCR

Available in New York

Yes

• Enables accurate identification of biochemically unusual strains of pathogen.
• Facilitates much earlier detection of the microorganism because the assay is independent of the host’s immune response schedule. Therefore, PCRs are useful for seronegative patients as well.
• Allows monitoring of the efficacy of an antibiotic regime.
• PCRs detect the DNA of the bacteria itself. Therefore, a positive result is definitive.

Positive: A. phagocytophilum rDNA detected.

Negative: A. phagocytophilum rDNA not detected.

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