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Babesia sp. DNA PCR

Order Code
138318
CPT
87798
Test Details
Synonyms

Babesia, PCR

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: Extensive Haemolysis, lipemia, clotted specimen, quantity not sufficient for analysis, gross specimen contamination, specimen too old, leaking or broken tube

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Molecular detection of Babesia species DNA. Confirms active infection, especially in early stages.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Order Code
138318
CPT
87798
Test Details
Synonyms

Babesia, PCR

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: Extensive Haemolysis, lipemia, clotted specimen, quantity not sufficient for analysis, gross specimen contamination, specimen too old, leaking or broken tube

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Molecular detection of Babesia species DNA. Confirms active infection, especially in early stages.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 7 days