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Babesia Species by PCR

BABPCR
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Detected
Not Detected

Ordering Recommendation

First-line test to diagnose acute babesiosis. Detects nucleic acid from Babesia microti, and detects but does not differentiate between B. duncani,  B. divergens, and Babesia strains MO-1 and EU-1. Blood smears are also appropriate to diagnose and monitor babesiosis; refer to Parasites Smear (Giemsa Stain), Blood (0049025). If also investigating anaplasmosis or ehrlichiosis, consider Tick-Borne Disease Panel by PCR, Blood (2008670).

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation

Transport 1 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.6 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum, plasma, and heparinized specimens.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 14 days

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-3 days

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data

A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or test-specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by this test.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

This test detects and speciates B. microti. The nucleic acid from B. duncani, B. divergens, strain MO-1, and strain EU-1 will be detected by this test but cannot be differentiated.

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Date of Change
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New Test
Inactive
11/13/2023
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CPT Codes

87469; 87798

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2008666 Babesia species by PCR 88233-2
2008668 Babesia microti by PCR 21089-8
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Aliases

Babesia Species by PCR