Babesia microti Antibody, IgG & IgM


Sunquest Code:BABGM  
Epic Code:LAB3303Epic Name:Babesia Antibody IGG IGM
Methodology:Indirect fluorescent antibody
Turnaround Time:Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-5 days.
Special Instructions:Parallel testing is preferred. Label samples as acute or convalescent. Convalescent sample must be received within 30 days of acute sample.
Compliance:

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.


Collection Instructions

Specimen:Blood
Optimal Volume:2 mL
Minimum\Peds Volume:0.6 mL
Container:Red (no gel) (Red or gold (gel))
Causes for Rejection:Hemolyzed, lipemic or bacterially contaminated specimens.


Processing and Shipping

Specimen Processing:Separate serum from cells ASAP. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator.
Shipping Instructions:Ship at refrigerated temperature.
Stability:After separation from cells: 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen.
Test Performed at or Referral Lab Lab Sendouts  (ARUP)
Referral Lab number:93048


Interpretive

Reference Range:

 

Babesia microti Antibody, IgG

Less than 1:16

Negative. No significant level of detectable Babesia IgG antibody

1:16

Equivocal. Repeat Testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.

Greater than 1: 16

Positive. IgG antibody to Babesia detected, which may indicate a current or past infection.

 

Babesia microti Antibody, IgM

Less than 1:20

Negative. No significant level of detectable Babesia IgM antibody

1:20

Equivocal. Repeat Testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.

Greater than 1: 20

Positive. IgM antibody to Babesia detected, which may indicate a current or past infection.

 

 



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