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HelpTest ID BABPB Babesia species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Ordering Guidance
This is a qualitative assay, and the results are reported either as negative or positive for targeted Babesia species DNA.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Royal blue top (EDTA), pink top (EDTA), or sterile vial containing EDTA-derived aliquot
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube (preferred).
Secondary ID
618303Useful For
Initial screening or confirmatory testing for suspected babesiosis during the acute febrile stage of infection in patients from endemic areas, especially when Giemsa-stained peripheral blood smears do not reveal any organisms, or the organism morphology is inconclusive
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87798 x2
87469
87999 (if appropriate for government payers)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.