Full details for "Ehrlichia serology". | |
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Name |
Ehrlichia serology |
Alternative name/Profile |
Human monocytic ehrlichiosis / HME / Ehrlichia chaffeensis |
Department |
Microbiology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Peripheral blood |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
6 ml clotted Red top serum tube |
Frequency of analysis |
By arrangement |
Turnaround time |
10 –14 days |
Availability |
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Notes |
Intracytoplasmic inclusions (morulae) are characteristic of ehrlichiosis and are seen in the cytoplasm of neutrophils in 20 to 80 percent of patients with HGA. It is therfore advisable to request a peripheral blood smear/buffy coat examination in addition to serology. Please discuss with Microbiology medical staff. Specimens sent to : Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL), Public Health England,Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JG, United Kingdom Telephone 09:00 to 17:00 hours, weekdays: +44 (0) 1980 612348 Out-of-hours (Porton Reception): +44 (0) 1980 612100 E-mail ripl@phe.gov.uk (checked on weekdays only) Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately |
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Last updated |
Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:40:22 GMT |