Babesia microti PCR Bld Build info

Synonyms

• BABESIA MICROTI PCR BLD
• Babesiosis
• Blood parasite
• LAB12152

Procedure Name

BABESIA MICROTI PCR BLD

Procedure Master Number

LAB12152

Procedure ID

136983

Clinical Info

 Babesia microti PCR is the recommended test for all suspected cases of babesiosis.  This test was developed by Northwell Health Laboratories and approved by NYS – Department of Health. This assay provides significantly faster turnaround time and more accurate results than traditional blood smears.
 
IMPORTANT: “Babesia microti PCR" does NOT provide information about the parasitic burden. If quantification is required, “Parasitemia” should be ordered with “Babesia microti PCR", or on known Babesia positive patients.

Specimen Sources

Specimen Types

Container

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA) Top Tube
Specimen: 0.5 mL Whole Blood (0.2 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: 7 Days Refrigerated
 
Causes for Rejection: Extensive hemolysis; lipemia; clotted specimen; quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube.

Specimen Volume

0.5 mL Whole Blood (0.2 mL min)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

7 Days Refrigerated
 
Causes for Rejection: Extensive hemolysis; lipemia; clotted specimen; quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube.

Methodology

A Real-Time PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

Days Performed

Monday - Sunday
 
TAT: 24 Hours

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87798
 
Loinc Code;  21089-8

PDM

Only Orderable at Locations:

Results

Result Interpretation

Not Detected
This test does not provide information about parastic burden. If quantitation is required P parasitemia should be ordered with Babesia microti PCR, or on known Babesia postive patients

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