Babesia Species by PCR

Specimen:

Test Code

YBABPCR

Specimen Name

Babesia Species by PCR

Collect

1-EDTA

Submit

3 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Whole Blood

Special Handling

Rejection Criteria

Serum, plasma, and heparinized specimens.

Stability

Ambient 24 hours; Refrigerated 1 week; Frozen 14 days

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Reported

2-5 days

CPT Codes

  • 87469
  • 87798

Components

Additional Information

This test detects and speciates B. microti. The nucleic acid from B. duncani, B. divergens, strain MO-1, and strain EU-1 will be detected by this test but cannot be differentiated.

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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