Ehrlichia/Anaplasma PCR (Canine)

Test Code
T980
Results:
2-4 days
Component
Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Anaplasma platys, Ehrlichia canis, Ehrlichia chaffeensis, Ehrlichia ewingii
Specimen
1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube, cerebrospinal fluid in lavender top tube, or synovial fluid in lavender top tube
Test Description
A highly sensitive and specific PCR panel used to evaluate for evidence of infection by Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Anaplasma platys, Ehrlichia canis, Ehrlichia chaffeensis, and Ehrlichia ewingii.

A comprehensive PCR panel used when the clinical signs are suggestive of anaplasmosis or erhlichiosis.