BABESIA PCR
Babesia DNA Detection by PCR
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3457
Synonyms:
Babesia microti PCR
BABPB
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Alternate Specimens:
Royal blue top (EDTA), pink top (EDTA), or sterile vial containing EDTA-derived aliquot
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Send whole blood specimen in original tube
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Lipemia: Reject
CPT Codes:
87469 - Babesia Microti PCR (EAP 30021166)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
2-5 Days
Method:
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization