Babesia Microti AB, IgG/IgM

Test Code: TD_5605

CPT Code(s): 86753 x2

$100

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Babesia IgG/IgM

Test Includes

Babesia Microti AB, IgG/IgM

Methodology

Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Lipemia
Samples with bacterial contamination

Reference Range(s)

IgG: 1:16 Positive
IgM: 1:20 Positive

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL serum

Sample Stability

After separation from cells: 2 days room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
1 year frozen
Allow only 1 freeze/thaw cycle.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.
Note: Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent samples must be received within 30 days of receipt of acute samples. Clearly label sample as acute or convalescent.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.
Note: Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent samples must be received within 30 days of receipt of acute samples. Clearly label sample as acute or convalescent.