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HelpBCH Order Code LAB2439 Babesia species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Additional Codes
| Mayo Test ID |
|---|
| LBAB |
Useful For
An initial screening or confirmatory testing method 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.
Reporting Name
Babesia species, PCR, BSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTAOrdering 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: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday; Varies
Report Available
Same day/1 day - 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
87798 x 3
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| LBAB | Babesia species, PCR, B | 88461-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 36114 | Babesia microti | 88452-8 |
| 36115 | Babesia duncani | 88451-0 |
| 36116 | Babesia divergens/MO-1 | 88450-2 |
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.