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Published on August 10, 2023

Ehrlichia PCR

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB138168
EPIC Order
   EHRLICHIA PCR
CPT Code(s)   87484
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Molecular Microbiology, 984-974-1820
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine:
1 full lavender EDTA tube-refrigerated
Availability Routine: Monday-Friday
  STAT: N/A
Turnaround Time   3 Days
Reference Range
 Normal:

Negative
Comments
  • This test for Ehrlichia species is the preferred test during the acute phase of illness and should only be performed within 7 days of symptom onset. 

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 23, 2025

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