Rickettsia PCR – Whole Blood

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Sample type: Whole blood

Requires fasting: No

Phlebotomy required

Details

The Rickettsia species PCR test is an assay that detects Rickettsia species-specific DNA in clinical samples. It is highly specific to R. rickettsii and R. felis/typhi DNAs.

Biomarker summary

Rickettsia spp. DNA

Additional details

Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 10 business days after the lab receives samples.

Average sample processing time

10 business days

Sample report

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Health categories

Lyme & tick-borne disease

Patient instructions

Before You Start

Please read the test preparation and collection instructions here.
Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.

Day Before Collection

Ensure you are well hydrated.

Patient restrictions

State restrictions:

Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island

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