Babesia microti Antibody, IgG
Abbrev Code: | BABIGG | ||
Order Code: | LAB1257 | Order Name: | Babesia Antibody IGG |
Methodology: | Indirect fluorescent antibody | ||
CPT Codes: | 86753 x1 | ||
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. | ||
Compliance: | This test uses a manufacturer labeled Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) as the reagent providing the specificity of the assay. The test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US 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: | 1 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed, lipemic or bacterially contaminated specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Separate serum from cells ASAP. Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 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: | 93049 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
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