87547-6
LaboratoryBorrelia burgdorferi Ab and Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia microti and Ehrlichia chaffeensis IgG panel - Serum
Definition
This panel contains results for the detection of antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi and IgG antibodies against Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia microti and Ehrlichia chaffeensis for evaluation of the most common tick-borne diseases found in the United States, including Lyme disease, human monocytic and granulocytic ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis. This test may be performed on patients with symptoms of a tick-borne disease, including fever, myalgia, headache, and nausea, and with suspected tick exposure.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab & Anaplasma phagocytophilum & Babesia microti & Ehrlichia chaffeensis Ab.IgG panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser
Scale Type
-
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.MICRO
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
Tick IgG + B burgdor Ab Pnl Ser
Display Name
B. burgdorferi Ab and Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia microti and Ehrlichia chaffeensis IgG panel (S)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 87547-6?
LOINC code 87547-6 identifies "Borrelia burgdorferi Ab and Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia microti and Ehrlichia chaffeensis IgG panel - Serum". This panel contains results for the detection of antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi and IgG antibodies against Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia microti and Ehrlichia chaffeensis for evaluation of the most common tick-borne diseases found in the United States, including Lyme disease, human monocytic and granulocytic ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis. This test may be performed on patients with symptoms of a tick-borne disease, including fever, myalgia, headache, and nausea, and with suspected tick exposure.
What does 87547-6 measure?
This code measures Borrelia burgdorferi Ab & Anaplasma phagocytophilum & Babesia microti & Ehrlichia chaffeensis Ab.IgG panel in Ser. It belongs to the PANEL.MICRO class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.