Babesia, PCR
8 days
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Cause for Rejection: Extensive Haemolysis, lipemia, clotted specimen, quantity not sufficient for analysis, gross specimen contamination, specimen too old, leaking or broken tube
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Molecular detection of Babesia species DNA. Confirms active infection, especially in early stages.
Whole Blood
1 mL
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |