Test Details
Methodology
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Result Turnaround Time
3 - 4 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Test Includes
Babesia microti
Use
This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of Babesia species infection.
Limitations
This test is intended to detect Babesia microti, the primary etiologic agent of human babesiosis in the United States. Cross-reactivity may occur with other human pathogenic species, such as Babesia duncani (WA-1), Babesia divergens and Babesia MO-1. Alternate approaches, such as organism-specific serologic testing, should be considered if a definitive identification is required.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 7 days |
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Frozen | Unstable |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Unstable |
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection
Extensive hemolysis; lipemia; clotted specimen; quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138318 | Babesia sp., DNA, PCR | 67867-2 | 139153 | Babesia sp., DNA, PCR | 67867-2 | |
| Order Code | 138318 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Babesia sp., DNA, PCR | |||||
| Order Loinc | 67867-2 | |||||
| Result Code | 139153 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Babesia sp., DNA, PCR | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 67867-2 |