Anaplasma (Anaplasma phagocytophilum) - serology

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Serologic detection of Anaplasma phagocytophilum IgG antibodies
Laboratory	Microbiology
Sub-section	Serology
Specimen Type	○ Whole blood ○ Serum

Other Information

Acute and convalescent sera may be required for serodiagnosis

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

○ Serum separator tube (clotted blood)

Collection Requirements

○ Decontaminate skin with 70% alcohol followed by iodine or chlorhexidine, collect at least 5 mL of blood.

Sample Stability

Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery

Referral Laboratory

PHOL

Routine Turnaround Time

○ Up to 42 days from receipt at PHOL

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4437

Approval Required

Sample Processing / Delivery

○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.

○ Specimens should be stored at refrigeration temperature (2-8˚C) and transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory immediately after collection

○ The specimen will be referred to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing