- YBABPCR
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
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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
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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
- Plasma
- STT