Babesia microti, Real-time DNA PCR

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Category:

Turnaround Time: 3 - 4 days
CPT Code:

87798

Test Type: 0.5 mL Whole blood
Stability Time:

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

Unstable

Freeze/thaw cycles

Unstable

Overview:

This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of Babesia microti infection.

This test is intended to detect Babesia microti, the primary etiologic agent of human babesiosis in the United States. Cross-reactivity may occur with other human pathogenic species, such as Babesia duncani (WA-1), Babesia divergens, and Babesia MO-1. Alternate approaches, such as organism-specific serologic testing, should be considered if a definitive identification is required.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR yellow-top (ACD) tube.

Refrigerate.