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Published on October 03, 2025

Ehrlichia chaffeensis (HME) Antibody, IgG

Tube Type = Red top

Tube Type

Test ID LAB115880
EPIC ORDER EHRLICHIA CHAFFEENSIS (HME) ANTIBODY, IGG
CPT Code(s) 86666
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Core Referral Testing
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 5 mL blood/gold top SST tube/red top is acceptable. See COMMENTS
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory-Mayo Clinic Laboratories 
STAT: N/A
Turnaround Time 2-4 business days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments Spin and aliquot serum within 2 hours of collection.

Reviewed by J. Carr on October 03, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514