Babesia microti, PCR

Alphabetical Test listing

Babesia microti, PCR-13389

Test name:

Test number:

13389

Excellian order number:

LAB13389

Abbreviation:

BRP

Alternate names:

Babesia
Babesia microti, real-time DNA PCR
Babesia, PCR
Babesia, DNA

Useful for:

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

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

0.5 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately after collection, mix tube thoroughly by gentle inversion, 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Alternate specimen type:

ACD whole blood

Alternate collection container:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Alternate collection instructions:

Immediately after collection, mix tube thoroughly by gentle inversion, 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Alternate transport container:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Ambient - 7 days

Frozen - NO

Reason for rejection:

Extensive hemolysis
Lipemia
Clotted specimen
Quantity not sufficient for analysis (QNS)
Gross specimen contamination
Specimen too old
Leaking or broken tube
PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (138318): R-LC

Days set up:

2 days/wk

TAT:

3 - 4 days

Method:

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative

Clinical information:

CPT codes:

87469

LOINC code:

Result 21089-8

Date created:

03/27/2019

Revised date:

08/14/2023

Review date:

12/30/2023