Babesia microti PCR Bld

Synonyms

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

Cerner Name

Babesia microti PCR Bld

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

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Specimen Volume

0.5 mL Whole Blood (0.2 mL min)

Container

Lavender Top Tube

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.

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 Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87798
 
Loinc Code;  21089-8

PDM

1762069

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms