Babesia species PCR, Bld BAB PCR

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Babesia species PCR, Blood

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Babesia species PCR, Bld

EPIC Order Name

Babesia species, Molecular Detection

Clinical Info

Babesia microti, Molecular Detection is the recommended test for all suspected cases of babesiosis. This assay provides significantly faster turnaround time and more accurate results than traditional blood smears.

If parasite quantification is required, “Parasitemia, Blood” should be ordered with “Babesia microti, Molecular Detection", or on known Babesia positive patients.

Specimen Type

Blood

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, frozen specimen.

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

7 Days Refrigerated

Methodology

Real-Time PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

Days Performed

Monday - Sunday

TAT: 24 Hours

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87798

Loinc Code; 89342-0

PDM

227299

Result Interpretation

Not Detected
This test does not provide information about parastic burden.

f quantitation is required P parasitemia should be ordered with

Babesia species PCR, or on known Babesia postive patients

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